Construction Tech I (Rolla, MO)

Job Description:

At Sparklight/Cableone and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most.

For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

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 to include fiber optic cable, coax, copper, conduits, other associated facilities utilizing appropriate construction equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



* Assists with the installation of underground conduit, handholes, pedestals, cabinets and row markers as part of the overall construction application to install cables.

Methods to include trenching, plowing, sawing, digging and horizontal drilling.


* Assists with the placement of underground pipe, innerducts, and vaults as part of the overall construction application to install cables.


* Conducts potholing (construction method that includes vacuum excavation) of utilities in work areas.


* Assists with the installation of aerial cable, utility poles and associated hardware.


* Frames utility poles and completes utility pole transfers of existing cables to new pole location.


* Ability to climb utility poles or utilize extension ladder when needed.


* Ability to 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.


* Pulls various types of cables, including, but not limited to fiber, coax and copper in conduit.


* Performs line maintenance and repairs for subscriber-based electronics and cable infrastructure that delivers products and services to customers.


* Performs 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 completes progress forms, project activity reports and all other documentation pertaining to work assignments.


* Ability to load and transport heavy equipment to and from assigned jobsites.


* Assists with surveying jobs sites while considering all safety measures to ensure a safe working environment for associates, general public and property.


* Stays familiar with proper safety equipment and the proper use of the equipment and installation.


* Follows OSHA, NESC, and Company safety regulations and precautions when completing assigned work.

Other duties and/or responsibilities not specifically set forth above may, however, be assigned as needed.

Whenever practicable and, in accordance with legal guidelines, ...