Construction-Line Worker Jobs

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.

About the Role:

As a line worker in the Kinetic construction and engineering organization you will install, repair and maintain poles, cables and conduits; install aerial and buried cables with associated hardware as required to build jobs; and run fiber optic and copper cable, both aerial and in underground infrastructure such as manholes.

In this role, you will work to maintain the safety of the crew by providing direction regarding procedures, road safety and manhole safety. You will attend safety meetings, maintain inventory, maintain DOT vehicle inspection, operate heavy machinery, and perform routine maintenance.

This job will include work on weekends, holidays, standby and unscheduled hours and overtime. Travel of over 50% may be required. This is a safety sensitive position.

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in engineering, permit and construction processes as required.
• Read and follow design engineers’ instructions and specifications, maintain the scope of work on the project and adhere to safety procedures.
• Install aerial cables (fiber and copper). Inspect these lines, analyze and record test results and assess transmission characteristics to locate faults.
• Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
• Set up service for customers by installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment.
• Recognize and repair route issues including but not limited to, hand hole cleanup, sign placement, and weed control.
• 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.
• Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduits running through trenches/manholes.
• 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.
• Fill and tamp holes, using cement, earth, and tamping devices.
• Prepare engineering field notes.
• 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.
• Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.
• Perform work in accordance with industry standards and RUS standards.
• Pull cable through ducts by hand or with winches.
• Install, repair and maintain poles. Use electronic test equipment to measure signal strength. Interpret staking sheets and blueprints.

Do You Have:

• 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.
• Pole climbing certification.
• Minimum qualifications to obtain a CDL post-hire.
• Exceptional time-management and attention to detail to complete all paperwork accurately and on-time.
• Ability to work an on-call schedule rotation as well as days/nights/overnights/weekends/holidays/overtime, as needed.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass DOT certification pre-hire.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, year-round.

Even Better:

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

Our Benefits:

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

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:

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

• 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.