Construction Tech I

Wctel; Abbeville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

West Carolina in Abbeville, SC is seeking a Construction Technician I to support construction, locate utilities, and assist in fiber deployments. You will read service orders, maps, and prints to accurately place cable and report discrepancies to supervision.

The role requires locating underground facilities, splicing fiber, maintaining cables, handling equipment, and working with local electric and other crews. Overtime may be required; must be able to travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• High School diploma or equivalent plus 1–3 years of technical training.
• Preferred: facility maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground cable plant and utilities and mark Locate per standards.
• Interpret service orders, engineering prints, and maps to place cable accurately.
• Splice fiber cables for new service drops and maintain lines.
• Test and repair cable, identify trouble, and update maps as needed.
• Complete paperwork and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Operate locating equipment and manage 811 Positive Response System.
• Work overtime and travel to multiple job sites as required.

Skills

Telecom construction

Cable installation

Reading maps

Equipment operation

Safety regulations

Team player

Customer communication

Driving

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training

Tools

Splicing equipment

Pedestals

Cable reel trailers

Testing equipment

Job description

Construction Technician I

Department: Engineering & Construction

Reports to: Construction Team Lead

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Construction Tech is responsible for monitoring service drop installation activities and schedule. Locates underground cable plant and utilities in support of construction, rebuilds and existing upgrades. Interprets service orders, construction sheets, engineering prints and system maps to accurately perform tasks. Reports system mapping discrepancies discovered during work activities. Will work closely with local electric company and other construction crews. Must be able to use tools and equipment and ensure all are in good working order

Duties and Responsibilities

• Locate underground cable plant and utilities in support of construction, rebuilds and existing upgrades. Utilize locating equipment and follow procedures to ensure accurate locates. Mark located utilities according to set standards.
• Interprets service orders, constructions sheets, engineering prints, reads and understands utility maps, prints, aerial imagery and system maps to accurately locate underground facilities and to place cable.
• Splice fiber cables for new service drop installs. Maintain and repair fiber optic lines.
• Maintain cable system by testing to locate trouble, opening cable to repair or replace defective sections and closing and sealing cable.
• Identifies cable counts and prepares fiber cables for splicing.
• Completes required paperwork.
• Assists in correcting system mapping discrepancies discovered during work activities by reporting to supervisor.
• Manage 811 Positive Response System.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management*.

The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This list is not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned to meet the organization’s needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of telecommunication construction and cable installation practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of voice communications and digital technology.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations.
• Knowledge of RUS practices and standards.
• Knowledge of company products and services.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Skill in operating service equipment including splicing equipment and materials, pedestals, marking materials, cable reel trailers and various hand tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets, and operating and maintenance instruction manuals.
• Ability to operate and maintain utility locating equipment.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively function as a team player.
• Ability to drive extensively, with repeated in/out of vehicle.
• Ability to walk several miles per day.
• Ability to communicate with customers regarding locating or service installation needs.
• Ability to work overtime when required/scheduled. Overtime and callback work will be necessary on occasion.

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements: Valid driver’s license required. High School diploma or equivalent plus one to three years of technical training.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous facility maintenance experience preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work during normal business hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods, enter and exit the vehicle multiple times per day while traveling to various work sites.
• Ability to move about work sites of all sizes to develop a plan.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and crawl to perform locates.
• Must be able to read system maps.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with coworkers and various business partners virtually, face-to-face, and over the phone regarding service request.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to operate locate equipment.
• Must be able to operate computer and software systems.

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

West Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.