UniTek Global Services

Cable Construction Technician

CI Services, LLC is rapidly growing as we expand our field operations and support teams to keep up with market demand. We would love for you to join our team! We offer our employees Medical benefits, a 401k plan with a company match, paid time off including 6 company holidays, and much more. Use the latest in vehicles, machinery, and tools as you get paid to learn! Both experienced and new hires welcomed.

The Cable Construction Technician position is a mid-level to senior level construction worker that can perform all aspects of telecommunication cable construction with a strong emphasis on MDU and underground cable and fiber installation work, splice fiber, and has a good working knowledge of MDU and underground rules and regulations. Technician will be expected to undertake a lead and/or a foreman role in the field for aerial, MDU and underground fiber related work.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Terminate, splice, and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures including both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber
  • Proficient in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including fusion splicer, power meter and OTDR
  • Knowledge of applicable electronic equipment and specialty tools
  • Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently
  • Ability to read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required
  • Be available for 7 day / 24 hour stand by periods every 2 weeks
  • Climb and use ladders on poles for accessing aerial fiber plant
  • Perform underground construction activities, including but not limited to, pulling new cable/fiber through conduits, digging up and repairing damaged conduit and underground vaults or pedestals
  • 100% Ability to travel and stay overnight within the coverage area
  • Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Bury service lines minimum 6" to 24" depth with hand trenching when required and with drop plows and boring capabilities
  • Read and understand existing underground facility locates
  • Identify and locate unmarked utilities
  • Restore job site to the original condition
  • Responsible for damages
  • Review all requested and existing services with the customer before installation of new lines
  • Stick Bore knowledge and understanding
  • Directional bore experience
  • Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); related trade school experience

Requirements

Experience

  • Minimum of 2-4 years of splicing experience in telecommunications or utility industry
  • Proven ability to understand and follow directions

Technical Skills

  • Must be able to record and organize paperwork via hardcopy and electronic format
  • Organized with a strong attention to detail and capable of working with minimum supervision
  • Must be able to read, comprehend and interpret site plans, construction drawings and scopes of work
  • Thorough understanding of the local permitting process and requirements for all work activities requiring permits, including traffic control
  • Must be able to create materials list based on plans/scope of work, order and compile materials for crew in advance of deployment
  • Industrial First Aid and CPR certifications and experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in construction skills, including underground and aerial telecommunication construction techniques, fiber splicing techniques, emergency restoration practices, and general industry knowledge
  • Job related certifications such as safety, fiber training and experience with various manufacturers
  • Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency

Physical Requirements

  • Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 75 lbs
  • Travel to work sites 75-80% of the time
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
  • May be required to work long and unpredictable hours, including work after normal business hours in the event physical restoration of fiber plant is needed.
  • Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather
  • Must possess valid driver's license
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Part-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Telecommunications

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