Entry Level Coax Technicians and Line Construction Technicians in Buford

Company Overview

FICOA Communications is a broadband contracting company located in Buford, Georgia. We specialize in construction, technical support, and maintenance of coaxial and fiber optic networks. We have been in business for over 35 years and offer competitive pay scales, health benefits, 401k, and paid time off. Hours Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Immediate start date.

• Train to perform coaxial splicing, node splits, electronic retrofits and power supply maintenance in new and existing networks.
• Train in troubleshooting network issues that affect performance.
• Train to perform work coax and fiber related outages.
• Train to perform pole transfers, set anchors, and rearrange existing pole attachments to clear power violations.
• Comply with OSHA and industry safety requirements.
• Work in high traffic conditions, setting up signs/cones, controlling and directing traffic.
• Ensure completed work is neat and professional per company guidelines.
• Possess good planning, organization and logical problem‑solving skills.
• Work well in a crew of 3 to 5 people as well as complete individual assignments.
• Be highly motivated and willing to adapt to all types of weather conditions.
• Respond to emergencies when required due to storm damage or disasters causing network outages.

• Perform physical labor, lifting in excess of 75 pounds, in outdoor weather environments.
• Carry 28’ extension ladder and climb to heights above 18’.
• Identify and work in proximity of primary, secondary line voltages and other utility hazards.
• Perform work in utility bucket trucks and aerial lifts on utility pole lines safely.
• Be willing to be trained to climb utility poles when required.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Use and maintain PPE and follow safety procedures.
• Use test equipment, hand tools and motorized equipment.
• Train to perform pole line construction (strand, aerial fiber, coax on existing utility poles).
• Rearrange existing pole attachments to utility company requirements.
• Transport cable reel trailers to job sites via bucket trucks or other vehicles when needed.
• Be on‑call during maintenance windows (12‑6 a.m.) and possible weekend work to maintain project schedules or emergencies.
• Perform construction work such as digging holes to repair cables, placing cable/fiber in trenches, or pulling conduit when required.

• General computer skills.
• Assess all types of job conditions and hazards prior to work.
• Good communication skills.
• Maintain logs, checklists and write daily job reports.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to read blueprints, design prints, SOWs, and product training manuals.
• Pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screening.
• Willingness to work inside maintenance window (12‑6 a.m.) when required.
• Pass E‑verify and job‑specific certifications.
• General broadband or telecommunications knowledge a plus.

Medical benefits after 90 days. Overtime work and on‑call pay are available. Employees can earn vacation pay after 6 months. Starting pay $20‑22 per hour, with potential incentives for weekend or after‑hours activity when projects require. In addition, we offer health benefits, 401k and paid time off.