Construction Tech-Line Worker Jobs

**This Position Follows a Union Bidding Process**

About the Role:

Construction Technician-Line Worker is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining poles, cables and conduits; installing aerial and buried cables with associated hardware as required to build jobs; the running of fiber optic, copper and other necessary cable in the telecommunications space, both aerial and in underground infrastructure, such as manholes; maintaining the safety of the crew by providing direction regarding procedures, road safety, manhole safety, attending safety meetings as requested; maintaining material inventory, DOT vehicle inspection; operate heavy machinery; and other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, splicing copper and fiber cable and any tasks associated with splicing cable. The job will include work on weekends, holidays, standby and unscheduled hours and overtime. Travel is required and may be over 50% of the year depending on the business needs. This is a safety sensitive position.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare engineering field notes. Interpret buried underground and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps and in the field with clarity and detail and make recommendations for changes in running line or construction methodologies.
• Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment.
• Ability to use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, bucket trucks, back hoes, trenchers, or cable plows.
• Fill and tamp holes, using cement, earth, and tamping devices.
• Install, repair and maintain poles.
• Install aerial cables (fiber and copper); set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment as requested.
• Splice copper and fiber cables and tasks associated with splicing.
• Other work as assigned.
• Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.
• String cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pull lines to proper tension using jacks, hoist and other equipment as necessary.
• Participate in engineering, permit and construction processes as required.
• Perform work in accordance with industry standards. Be familiar with RUS standards, read and follow design engineers’ instructions and specifications, maintain the scope of work on the project and adhere to safety procedures.
• Understand staking sheets and blueprints.
• Perform routine maintenance. Recognize and repair route issues including but not limited to, and hole cleanup, sign placement, and weed control as required.
• Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks
• Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or appliances, using bucket trucks, or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or crawl spaces.
• Pull cable through ducts by hand or with winches.
• Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
• Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduits running through trenches/manholes as requested and required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Exceptional time-management and attention to detail to complete all paperwork accurately and on-time.
• 1 year of outside plant construction experience including the installation, repair and maintenance of poles and buried or aerial cable; or related Trade school certification in-lieu of one year of experience.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, year-round.
• Ability to pass DOT certification pre-hire.
• Pole climbing certification.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, bucket trucks, back hoes, trenchers, or cable plows.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work an on-call schedule rotation as well as days/nights/overnights/weekends/holidays/overtime, as needed.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum qualifications to obtain a CDL post-hire.

Desired Qualifications:

• OSHA 10 Hour Safety Course and Buck Squeeze (Pole Climbing Certifications)
• Proficient at operating various Construction Equipment.

About US:

Windstream Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.

Our Benefits:

• Health & Flexible Savings Account
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• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Identify Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance
• 401K Plan

Windstream DEI&B Statement:

Connecting people in a world of infinite possibilities. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and the inclusive, equitable culture we are building fosters belonging and empowers each one of us to create amazing customer experiences.

Our Employee Resource Groups:

• WARG – Ability Resource Group
• WOW – Women Employee Resource Group
• WINPRIDE – LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
• WinVets – Veteran Employee Resource Group
• LaFamilia –Hispanic Resource Group
• WBPN – Black Professional Resource Group

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Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

1 year job related experience.

• This is a safety sensitive position.

EEO Statement: Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and our inclusive culture. Employment at Windstream is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.