Construction Technician Underground

22 hours ago

West Columbia, SC, United States Spectrum Full time
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Construct your Career Path

Join Spectrum as a Construction Technician and be at the forefront of network construction, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow. From aerial installations to underground cabling and MDU projects, you'll support daily construction procedures, helping people connect to what matters most.

What our Construction Technicians Enjoy Most About the Role
  • Travel, including overnight stays, is a regular part of the job. Hotel accommodation and per diem are provided for overnight stays during the work week.
  • Executing Groundwork Tasks such as digging and filling holes and trenches, burying conduit and cables, and restoring the site.
  • Performing Aerial Installations by pulling lasher, strand, and cable from pole to pole.
  • Ensuring Safety and Compliance by adhering to all safety requirements, industry regulations, and company policies.
  • Operating and Maintaining Crew Equipment and Vehicles following safety requirements.
Working Conditions

Construction Technicians work outdoors in all kinds of weather and at various heights, including adverse conditions, day or night and often near power lines and electricity. You are exposed to dust, dirt, noise, insects, rodents, pets, cleaning solutions and may work indoors in poorly ventilated areas. Standing is required 50-70% of the time. Travel, including overnight stays, is a regular part of the job. Overtime, including weekends or a second shift and on-call work may be required as needed.

Required Qualifications
  • Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Education
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience
    • Entry-level candidates welcome; we provide training.
  • Skills
    • Close, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Differentiate wire sizes and colors.
    • Lift 75 pounds, carry and operate a 28-foot, 75-pound ladder, and climb poles using gaffs, hooks, and a climbing belt (350-pound weight limit).
    • Work in tight spaces, crawling, bending, reaching, and twisting.
    • Travel to assigned territories and company facilities, even in bad weather. Work outside for long periods in all seasons and weather.
    • Familiarity with computer systems and software.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Basic math skills.
  • Knowledge of basic testing equipment (e.g., ohm meters).
  • Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain one.


EFR130 2025-61948 2025

Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

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