Construction Tech-Line Worker

Windstream • Live Oak, FL

431d

About The Position

The Construction Technician-Line Worker is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure, including poles, cables, and conduits. This role involves working with both aerial and underground cables, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining material inventory. The position requires physical labor, operation of heavy machinery, and adherence to industry standards and safety procedures. The job may require working on weekends, holidays, and travel, making it a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience in outside plant construction or related field.
• OSHA 10 Hour Safety Course and Pole Climbing Certifications.
• Proficient at operating various construction equipment.
• 1 year of outside plant construction experience or related Trade School certification in lieu of experience.
• Pole climbing certification.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions year-round.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Valid driver's license and minimum qualifications to obtain a CDL.
• Ability to pass DOT certification.
• Exceptional time-management and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with splicing copper and fiber cables.
• Knowledge of RUS standards and design engineers' instructions.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain poles.
• Install aerial cables (fiber and copper) and set up service for customers.
• Measure signal strength at utility poles using electronic test equipment.
• Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to locate faults or malfunctions.
• Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes using bucket trucks or by climbing poles.
• String cables between structures and pull lines to proper tension using jacks and hoists.
• Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduits as required.
• Pull cable through ducts by hand or with winches.
• Use various construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks and bucket trucks.
• Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.
• Understand staking sheets and blueprints.
• Perform work in accordance with industry standards and safety procedures.
• Prepare engineering field notes and interpret telecom facilities in records and maps.
• Participate in engineering, permit, and construction processes as required.
• Perform routine maintenance and recognize route issues.
• Fill and tamp holes using cement and tamping devices.
• Splice copper and fiber cables and perform associated tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: No Education Listed