Construction Tech

Job Description

At Sparklight, a Cable One Brand, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. As a Construction Technician I at Sparklight, you will be connecting our customers to what matters most.

• Installs underground conduit, handholes, pedestals, cabinets and row markers as part of the overall construction application to install cables.
• Uses trenching, plowing, sawing, digging and horizontal drilling methods.
• Places underground pipe, innerducts, and vaults to install cables.
• Conducts potholing (vacuum excavation) of utilities in work areas.
• Installs aerial cable, utility poles and associated hardware.
• Frames utility poles and completes utility pole transfers of existing cables to new pole locations.
• Climbs utility poles or uses extension ladder when needed.
• Operates crew vehicles, vacuum excavation equipment, conduit trailers, fiber trailers, air compressors, backhoe/mini-excavator/plow/directional drill and other tools used in aerial and underground construction activities.
• Pulls various types of cables, including fiber, coax and copper, in conduit.
• Performs line maintenance and repairs for subscriber-based electronics and cable infrastructure that delivers products and services to customers.
• Performs traffic control flagging duties for roads and highways as needed.
• Ensures company assets are properly and continuously maintained in excellent operating condition while secured in a safe manner.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in aerial and underground construction in the cable or telephone industry.
• Proficient in all essential duties and responsibilities.
• Accurately completes progress forms, project activity reports and all other documentation pertaining to work assignments.
• Loads and transports heavy equipment to and from assigned jobsites.
• Reads and interprets maps, prints, drawings to determine appropriate materials, equipment, and tools necessary to complete the assigned work.
• Surveys job sites while considering all safety measures to ensure a safe working environment for associates, the general public and property.
• Stays familiar with proper safety equipment and its proper use during installation.
• Follows OSHA, NESC, and Company safety regulations and precautions when completing assigned work.
• Recognizes priority issues and escalates accordingly.
• May be required to work day, evening or night schedules, overtime, emergency call‑outs, weekends and out‑of‑town assignments as required.

• Committed: Values each and every customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
• Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
• Proactive: Understands what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with us seamless, easy, and rewarding.
• Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
• Life insurance (self, spouse, children).
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days).401(k) – 100% company match (match program starts after 1 year of service, up to 5% of eligible compensation).
• Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection.
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year).
• FREE Cable One/Sparklight services for associates living in serviceable areas.
• Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
• Associate recognition & awards programs.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment.

Sparklight, a Cable One Brand, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.