Construction Tech I

Construction Technician II

At Sparklight, a Cable One Brand, 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.

As a Construction Technician II at Sparklight, you will be connecting our customers to what matters most. You will quickly enhance your skills and knowledge as you work alongside some of the best in the field. As we strive to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers, you'll work with the team to not only sustain our current services, but to expand into areas that we have never gone before. The Construction Technician II 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.

What you will do to contribute to the company's success :

• Installs 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.
• Places 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.
• Installs 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.
• Operates 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.
• Ensures company assets are properly and continuously maintained in excellent operating condition while secured in a safe manner

Qualifications :

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Benefits :

Sparklight, a Cable One Brand, appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as :

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Our Commitment :

Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.

Sparklight, a Cable One Brand, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Pre-hire Processes :

Sparklight, a Cable One Brand, is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.