Aerial Construction Technician

24 hours ago


Ballwin, Missouri, United States SPECTRUM Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Aerial Construction Technician to join our team at Spectrum. As an Aerial Construction Technician, you will be responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining our aerial plant and FTTH plant infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Construct outside plant aerial/UG network infrastructure
  • Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
  • Perform complex installations of cable in underground and/or overhead environments using most recent company specifications and industry standards
  • Prepare underground system plant for repairs; includes trenching, pot holing, backfill, and repair or replacement of conduits, poles, risers or pedestals
  • Perform investigation and repair of 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


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