Aerial Construction Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Aerial Construction Technician to join our team at Charter Communications. 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
• Perform complex installations of cable in underground and/or overhead environments
• Prepare underground system plant for repairs, including trenching, pot holing, backfill, and repair or replacement of conduits, poles, risers, or pedestals
• 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 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
• Ability to safely use weight-bearing equipment, such as gaffs, safety harness, and ladders
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Utility/Electrical/Telecom knowledge or experience
• Commercial Driver License - Class A
• OSHA 10
• Electrical Training
• NESC Communications

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