Telephone Line Worker

SALARY

$64.58

POSITION SUMMARY

Installs and maintains CTA owned system-wide fiber optic and copper communication cable systems, telephone systems, public address systems, digital signage systems, IP-based systems, backup power systems, and all supporting infrastructure.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Installs, repairs, and maintains overhead, ground level and underground telephone and data communication copper and fiber optic lines.

* Installs and maintains conduit, cableways, junction boxes, splice enclosures and cable drops on the rail right-of-way, in subways, rail stations, bus garages, and other various facilities.

* Installs and maintains CTA owned telephone switches, instruments and lines in bus garages and rail shops, stations and remotely located communication equipment rooms.

* Installs and maintains Public Address and Digital Signage Systems located in rail stations and rail yards.

* Assists contractors and vendors in repairs and new installations of equipment installed or maintained by others.

* Responsible for maintaining the CTA's optical network system and supporting infrastructure installed at various locations.

* Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

* CHALLENGES

* EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Must have formal training or working knowledge of analog, digital, and IP-based communications systems including telephone systems, public address systems, digital signage systems, and uninterruptible power systems..

* Must have formal training or working knowledge of physical fiber optic cable systems, including single mode, multimode, fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, termination, connectors, indoor installation, outdoor installation,

* Required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to operate an Authority or personal vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Must have good hearing and vision, including color recognition.

* Must be physically fit in order to climb ladders, stairs, poles, walk elevated structures, right-of-ways, subways, enter manholes and walk underground tunnels or pass ways.

* Must be able to lift, maneuver and carry material weight up to 100 pounds.

* Must be able to work in confined spaces in a standing, kneeling or bending positions for extended amount of time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Ability to work with gauges, hand tools, digital and analog volt, ohm and amp meters, tone generators, lineman test sets, tone generators and oscilloscopes.

* Ability to splice, terminate and repair outside plant fiber and copper cables.

* Ability to read and interpret blue prints, wiring diagrams and schematic drawings.

* Ability to cut and form conduit, and trace and troubleshoot communication wire.

* Ability to write and express oneself in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner.

* Ability to maintain good working relationships with various levels of Authority personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Exposed to dirt, loud noise, various light and weather conditions.

* Works in close proximity to energized third rail (600 VDC), moving trains and vehicular street traffic.

* Subject to call out anytime of day or night, especially in emergency situations.

* Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.

* Required to work from a ladder, bucket truck or other lift type equipment.

* Required to climb ladders, stairs, poles, walk elevated structures, right-of-ways, subways, enter manholes and walk underground tunnels or pass ways.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

* Bucket truck and related equipment.