Construction Tech ; Rolla, MO

Overview

Job Description:

At Sparklight/Cableone and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. The Construction Technician works with the construction team on outside plant projects. The position assists with the installation, maintenance and repair of aerial and underground infrastructure, including fiber optic cable, coax, copper, conduits, and other associated facilities utilizing appropriate construction equipment.

• Assist with the installation of underground conduit, handholes, pedestals, cabinets and row markers as part of the overall construction application to install cables. Methods include trenching, plowing, sawing, digging, and horizontal drilling.
• Assist with the placement of underground pipe, innerducts, and vaults as part of the overall construction application to install cables.
• Conduct potholing (vacuum excavation) of utilities in work areas.
• Assist with the installation of aerial cable, utility poles and associated hardware. Frame utility poles and complete utility pole transfers of existing cables to new pole location.
• Climb utility poles or use an extension ladder when needed.
• Operate crew vehicles, vacuum excavation equipment, conduit trailers, fiber trailers, air compressors, backhoe/mini-excavator/plow/directional drill, and other tools and equipment normally used in aerial and underground construction activities.
• Pull various types of cables, including fiber, coax and copper in conduit.
• Perform line maintenance and repairs for subscriber-based electronics and cable infrastructure that delivers products and services to customers.
• Perform traffic control flagging duties for roads and highways as needed.
• Ensure company assets are properly and continuously maintained in excellent operating condition while secured in a safe manner.
• Accurately complete progress forms, project activity reports and all other documentation pertaining to work assignments.
• Load and transport heavy equipment to and from assigned job sites.
• Assist with surveying job sites while considering all safety measures to ensure a safe working environment for associates, the general public and property.
• Stay familiar with proper safety equipment and the proper use of equipment and installation.
• Follow OSHA, NESC, and Company safety regulations and precautions when completing assigned work.
• Other duties and/or responsibilities not specifically set forth above may be assigned as needed.
• Reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position, whenever practicable and in accordance with legal guidelines.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior training and knowledge in construction or the telecommunications industry is desired, but not required.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a good driving record. If no CDL, must obtain one within 30 days and a CLASS A within 6 months of employment.
• OSHA 10 construction certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• May be required to work day, evening or night schedules, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends and out-of-town assignments as required.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Committed, Helpful, Proactive, Personal (descriptions not repeated here, kept concise in context of responsibilities).

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 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 in the first year).
• Other perks and recognition programs; advancement opportunities; collaborative work environment.

Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability.

Job offers are contingent upon the results of background checks, drug screening, and reference checks. For DOT-regulated positions, the company requires compliance with the DOT program, including road tests, driver’s record safety review, drug testing, DOT physical, and past employer safety history. The company may retrieve driving records and conduct random substance testing in accordance with DOT policy.