Cable and Line Utilityworker

Overview

This is semi‑skilled work in support of the City of Akron traffic signal or line and cable communication systems. An employee in this class assists skilled workers in performing various installation, maintenance, and repair tasks in the overhead and underground wire systems used in the City’s traffic signal system, or in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s line and cable communication system.

• Assist skilled workers in installing and removing overhead and underground wire, cable and fiber optics.
• Load and unload equipment and tools including cables, signals, wires, etc.
• Manually dig holes and ditches to install laterals, hand holes, and ducts.
• Help install various signal or communication equipment such as fire alarm boxes, traffic lights, flashers, wood or steel poles, mast arms, towers, terminal boxes, audio and video systems, security alarms, and telephone systems.
• Assist in installing conduit, circuit breakers, and other electrical equipment on City property.
• Prepare pipe and electrical conduit for use in various projects.
• Set up traffic cones and barricades around work sites.
• Help tighten overhead wires and trim trees which interfere with overhead equipment.
• Climb poles and towers as necessary.
• Operate a bucket truck and line truck and specialized equipment on each vehicle.
• Respond to emergency calls, during and outside normal working hours, to assist in the repair of signal or communications equipment.
• Perform related work as required.

• Minimum of one year of paid experience in work involving the installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signal or line and cable communication systems.
• Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
• Some knowledge of the standard tools, equipment, practices, hazards, and safety precautions associated with the maintenance, repair, and installation of traffic signal or line and cable communications systems.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Sufficient physical strength and stamina to work under adverse weather conditions and to perform any of the duties of this classification below ground or at various heights above ground.
• Ability to differentiate between or match colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together.

In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation.

The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.