Coax Splicer

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Benefits Package

401K Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

A telecommunications construction company in San Antonio is seeking a Coax Splicer Technician. Responsibilities include splicing coax cables, locating cable faults, and ensuring service quality. The ideal candidate should have previous telecommunications experience and knowledge of safety equipment, as well as excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and a 401K retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Previous telecommunications construction experience is preferred, minimum of 2 years.
• Knowledgeable in types of splicing activity, cable, and safety equipment.
• Ability to review and understand engineering/blueprint designs.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Locate and repair cable faults to sustain existing cable network.
• Authenticate service provisioning for the cable network, including testing.
• Check cable terminations on cross-connect and patch panels.
• Check cable terminations on cross-connects, patch panels, hubs, and routers.
• Read and understand splice schematics and construction prints.
• Enforce safety policies and regulations.
• Work outdoors exposed to elements.
• Assist others as directed.

Skills

Telecommunications construction experience

Knowledge of splicing activity

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Various hand tools and test equipment

Aerial/underground installation gear

Job description

Overview

Coax Splicer – Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. is a full-service telecommunications construction contracting company with multiple locations throughout the state of Texas.

Job Details

Job Classification: FULL-TIME

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Pay Rate: Hourly

Reports To: Construction Supervisor

Responsibilities

The Coax Splicer Technician will splice coax cable including aerial and underground.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous telecommunications construction experience is preferred, minimum of 2 years.
• Knowledgeable in types of splicing activity, cable, and safety equipment while using various types of cable construction equipment.
• Ability to review and understand engineering/blueprint designs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Enforce all company-wide policies and safety regulations.
• Must be able to maintain and ensure company safety procedures are followed.

Essential Job Functions

• Locate and repair cable faults to sustain existing cable network without causing signal disruptions.
• Authenticate start-to-finish service provisioning for the cable network, including testing.
• Check accurate cable terminations on cross-connect, patch panels, hubs, and routers.
• Comprehend construction prints and splice schematics.
• Enforce all company-wide policies and safety regulations.
• Position requires exposure to outside elements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and provide general assistance to other employees as directed.
• Previous telecommunications construction experience is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in types of splicing activity, cable, and safety equipment while using various types of cable construction equipment.

Education & Licenses/Certificates

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and a safe driving record.

Language, Mathematical Skills & Reasoning Ability

• Must be able to use written and verbal communications in English language.

Reasoning Ability & Physical Demands

• Ability to work aloft.
• Must have manual dexterity and the ability to utilize various hand tools and test equipment.
• Must be able to drive a truck or van, including a truck/van with an aerial lift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to type on a computer, and utilize a smart phone to read and update prints.
• Must be able to kneel, crawl, push, pull, bend, stoop, lift and dig.
• Must meet and maintain Company’s safe weight policy.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Holiday/Vacation/PTO)
• Benefits Package
• 401K Retirement plan with company match

Please visit our website at www.btscable.com to apply online and learn more about our company.

Broadband Telecom Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age handicap, disability, marital status, veteran status, reserve or National Guard status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Broadband Telecom Services, Inc. participates in the E-Verify Program.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.