Aerial Construction Specialist

3 days ago


Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Spectrum Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Aerial Construction Technician to join our team at Spectrum. As a key member of our construction crew, you will be responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining our HFC (hybrid fiber coax) plant and FTTH plant (Fiber to the Home) infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Construct outside plant aerial/UG network infrastructure as part of a crew
  • Perform complex installations of cable in underground and/or overhead environments using company specifications and industry standards
  • Investigate and repair cut fiber optic cables or impairments
  • Dig trenches and fill ditches; bury cable; place cable in trenches and through conduit
  • Install equipment used to house HFC & FTTH equipment, ground plant, or place rod or wire to serve as ground for future installations
  • Work with other Construction Technicians, in-house Technicians, as well as third-party contractors in the performance of their duties
  • Perform traffic control and/or flagging as necessary
  • Load and unload cable equipment and tools
  • Read system prints and place cable according to prints
  • Calculate signal losses from all cable lines and devices, using signal level meter
  • Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable
  • Know, understand and follow company policies
  • Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
Requirements
  • Ability to read, write and speak English
  • Ability to use the following hand tools electric drills, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers
  • Ability to walk over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather while carrying tools and equipment, including gaffs, ladders, and fully loaded tool belts
  • Ability to safely use weight-bearing equipment (such as gaffs, safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of that equipment
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications
  • Ability to accurately measure distances, using tapes or other measuring devices
  • Ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladder, (approx. 32 ft high and 90 pounds)
  • Ability to climb poles using gaffs, hooks and climbing belt as needed
  • Ability to differentiate between different sizes, types and colors of wires
  • Ability to make cable connections in tight spaces by bending, reaching, twisting
  • Ability to operate appropriate computer or test equipment associated with position (e.g. signal level meters, ohm meters, etc.)
  • Ability to perform job from high places (i.e. poles and roofs)
  • Ability to work while standing % of the time
  • Ability to work with small components and wires to make cable connections
  • Ability to use handheld communication devices and applications
  • Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies
  • Ability to dig in all types of soil
  • Ability to drive Company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner
  • Ability to operate machinery used for underground/overhead cable installation
  • Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
  • Ability to read general system layouts from blueprints
  • Ability to work independently and on a crew
  • Knowledge of traditional fiber architectures, Fiber Plant maintenance
  • Knowledge of Fusion splicers and related equipment
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics
  • Knowledge of company products and services
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Electrical Safety Code and OSHA
Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
  • Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record within company required standards
  • Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (NCTI, SCTE, BCT/E) preferred
  • 2+ years construction work experience preferred
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Utility/Electrical/Telecom knowledge or experience
  • Commercial Driver License - Class A
  • OSHA 10
  • Electrical Training
  • NESC Communications
  • 1+ years of Utility/Electrical/Telecom experience
Working Conditions

Work indoors in confined space, poorly ventilated areas such as attics, basements, crawlspaces and/or manholes

Exposure to dust, dirt, noise, insects, rodents, pets, and cleaning solutions

Work outdoors in all kinds of weather and at all times of the day or night

Work performed near power lines and electricity

Work performed at various heights above ground on telephone/power poles

Work and travel whenever required and in inclement weather

Mandatory travel on a weekly basis when required



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