Cable Splicer Helper

Frontier Internet; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Communications in Baytown, TX is seeking a Cable Splicer Helper to support outside plant work. The role involves connecting, rearranging and repairing cable facilities, climbing poles, and performing tasks in underground vaults and manholes.

Responsibilities include using test equipment to locate cable faults, following safety procedures, and assisting with planned and emergency cutovers. Candidate must pass tests, lift heavy loads, and hold a valid driver's license with ability to

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and perform the following mathematical calculations.
• Ability to distinguish true colors.
• Normal hearing and ability to distinguish tones.
• Requires climbing poles up to 60 feet.
• Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds; occasional up to 150 pounds.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to drive a manual transmission.

Responsibilities

• Connects, rearranges, repairs and maintains outside cable; climbs poles and works aloft or underground.
• Loads tools and equipment on company vehicles and travels to work locations.
• Uses test equipment to locate cable trouble and perform tests.
• Operates power equipment and inspects vehicles for safe operation.
• Keeps accurate reporting and works overtime or night shifts as required.

Skills

Reading & writing

Mathematics

Color vision

Hearing

Pole climbing

Lifting heavy objects

Driving (manual transmission)

Job description

Wage Range: $15.64 - $30.00 per hour

Summary:

Connects, rearranges, repairs and maintains outside cable; climbs poles, works aloft on platforms as well as under ground in manholes, cable vaults and ditches. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

General Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Wears appropriate safety apparel and is aware of and follows all established safety practices and procedures.
• Loads necessary tools, material and equipment on Company vehicles and drives or rides to work locations.
• Connects and rearranges cable facilities associated with aerial, buried, underground and in buildings according to engineering design by utilizing hand tools and specialized equipment.
• Utilizes special test equipment to test for and locate cable trouble and perform cable completion tests.
• Works with open flame and hot liquids such as molten lead to make airtight closures on cable sleeves.
• Reads and interprets work prints and diagrams and is familiar with current practices pertinent to each job assignment.
• Climbs poles; works aloft on platforms or in vehicle-mounted buckets; enters tunnels, buildings, trenches, splice pits, cable vaults and manholes.
• Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes and empties water and debris from manholes.
• Operates power equipment such as pumps, compressors, blowers, backhoes and trenchers.
• Monitors and ensures proper cable pressurization is maintained.
• Inspects vehicles for safe operating conditions, and ensures proper servicing is done on such vehicles.
• Maintains accuracy in all reporting functions.
• Works long hours during cutovers, emergency conditions or in inclement weather. Work may be performed aloft in winter or at night; also in dirty, damp manholes often in awkward positions. Work involves considerable eye concentration. Repair work is done under the pressure of time.
• Heavy lifting may be required in handling tools, materials and supplies.
• May be required to work day, evening or night tours, overtime, emergency call-outs, weekends and out-of-town assignments as required.
• Plans and supervises work of cable splicer helper.
• Classroom training may be away from home location.
• May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.

Basic Qualifications:

• Tests – Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet minimum requirements established by the Company, in accordance with Company policy.
• Must be able to read, write and perform the following mathematical calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Previous experience as a Cable Splicer Helper or other related experience would be helpful.
• Must have ability to distinguish true colors.
• Normal hearing; must be able to distinguish tones.
• Requires climbing poles/ladders up to 60 feet.
• Requires frequent lifting up to 75 pounds; occasional lifting up to 150 pounds.
• Frequent reaching or moving of heavy objects by shoving or pulling with arms and hands.
• May require frequent stooping and crawling in restricted area, including vaults.
• Requires prolonged standing and off-balanced positioning while working aloft.
• May work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Ability to drive vehicle with manual gear shift.

Training:

• Classroom and on-the-job training.

We are deeply committed to attracting talented team members in the US from all backgrounds regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, or nationality. However, at this time, we are not sponsoring any Visas.

Connecting communities is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. If your background and experiences are aligned with our passion to improve digital access across America, we encourage you to apply and help us achieve our mission to #BuildGigabitAmerica.

Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.