Underground Construction Technician
On-siteRhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Follow safety requirements while supporting construction projects, moving and securing cable equipment, tools, and materials. Dig and restore holes and trenches, bury conduit and cables, and pull lasher, strand, and cable between poles to build aerial network infrastructure. Perform traffic control and flagging to ensure safe worksites, operate crew vehicles, and climb poles using gaffs, hooks, and climbing belts. Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night, standing 50-70% of the time. Travel weekly with overnight stays, work overtime, weekends, or second shifts, and participate in on-call rotation as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
- High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
- Close and peripheral vision with ability to adjust focus and differentiate wire sizes and colors
- Ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladders up to 28 feet and 75 pounds as needed
- Ability to climb poles using gaffs, hooks and climbing belt with a 350-pound weight limit as needed
- Ability to travel between territories and facilities in inclement weather using a company vehicle
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with computer operating systems and software applications
- Ability to complete documentation accurately
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record meeting Spectrum's standards
- Must be available for travel weekly with overnight stays as business needs dictate
- Must be available to work overtime, weekends or second shifts and participate in on-call rotation as needed
- Must be able to stand 50-70% of the time
- Must be able to carry and operate extension ladders
- Must be able to climb poles as required
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night, including in poorly ventilated areas
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic electronic testing equipment such as ohm meters
- Ability to obtain all necessary state licenses for installing or servicing security services as needed
- CDL or ability to obtain CDL
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