Construction Tech-Line Worker

Windstream; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Construction Tech-Line Worker to join their engineering team. The role involves installing and maintaining infrastructure for fiber optic and copper cables, ensuring safety and adherence to industry standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with construction equipment, a high school diploma, and the ability to work in various conditions. This position offers a full-time opportunity with benefits, contributing to the mission of delivering reliable internet services.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K, Health & Flexible Savings Accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Educational assistance

Legal and auto insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with construction equipment like digger derricks and bucket trucks.
• Pole climbing certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain poles, cables, and conduits.
• Ensure crew safety and attend safety meetings.
• Operate heavy machinery and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Time-management

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digger derricks

Bucket trucks

Trenchers

Job description

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Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better.

• Work with cutting-edge technology, including broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV services, delivered through our fiber network.
• Contribute to revolutionizing connectivity and communication, making Kinetic the most helpful internet service provider, ensuring our customers Internet better every day.

About This Role

As a line worker in Kinetic's construction and engineering team, you will install, repair, and maintain poles, cables, and conduits; install aerial and underground cables; and run fiber optic and copper cables in various infrastructures.

You will also ensure crew safety, attend safety meetings, maintain inventory, operate heavy machinery, and perform routine maintenance. This position involves work on weekends, holidays, standby, and overtime, with potential travel over 50%. It is a safety-sensitive role.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain poles; use electronic test equipment; interpret blueprints and staking sheets.
• Install and inspect aerial and underground cables, analyze test results, locate faults.
• Set up customer services, install and test equipment.
• Access various sites using bucket trucks, climbing poles, or entering tunnels and trenches.
• String and pull cables, dig trenches, and perform related tasks following industry and RUS standards.
• Follow design instructions, maintain project scope, and adhere to safety procedures.
• Interpret records and maps of underground and aerial telecom facilities, make recommendations for construction changes.
• Participate in engineering, permitting, and construction processes.
• Recognize and repair route issues, fill and tamp holes.

Qualifications

• Experience with construction equipment like digger derricks, bucket trucks, trenchers, etc.
• Pole climbing certification.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, work in all weather, confined spaces, heights.
• Availability for on-call, days/nights, weekends, holidays, overtime.
• High school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, ability to pass DOT certification, obtain/maintain CDL.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Strong time-management and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• OSHA 10-hour safety certification, Buck Squeeze, proficiency with construction equipment.
• This position follows a union bidding process.

Physical and Visual Requirements

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing, bending, lifting, reaching, and repetitive hand actions.
• Visual and auditory capabilities to perform job duties safely.
• Exposure to various environmental conditions and hazards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401K, Health & Flexible Savings Accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance, educational assistance, legal and auto insurance, and more.
• More details at https://windstreambenefits.com

Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Employment considerations are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or other protected statuses.

Actual pay depends on location, skills, and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Windstream requires approval from federal agencies before granting system/network access to non-U.S. citizens. Contact [e-mail] for more info.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: IT Services, Telecommunications, Internet