Construction Tech-Line Worker

Windstream Holdings Inc; Rio Vista (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative internet solutions provider is seeking a dedicated line worker to join their construction and engineering team. In this role, you will install and maintain essential infrastructure, including poles and cables, while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. Your contributions will help revolutionize the way people connect and communicate, making a significant impact on communities across the U.S. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for growth and development. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Educational Assistance Plan

Identity Theft Insurance

Legal Insurance

Auto & Home Insurance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass DOT certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain poles, cables, and conduits.
• Use electronic test equipment to measure signal strength.
• Perform work in accordance with industry standards.

Skills

Ability to use construction equipment

Pole climbing certification

Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Heavy machinery

Power tools

Job description

Posted Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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.

• As part of the Kinetic family, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including premium broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV services, all delivered through our enhanced fiber network.
• Join us in revolutionizing how people connect and communicate. Your work will directly contribute to making Kinetic the most helpful internet service provider, ensuring our customers Internet better every day.

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.
• Run fiber optic and copper cable, both aerial and in underground infrastructure such as manholes.
• Maintain the safety of the crew by providing direction regarding procedures, road safety and manhole safety.
• 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:

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

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.
• Pole climbing certification.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, year-round.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to work an on-call schedule rotation as well as days/nights/overnights/weekends/holidays/overtime, as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass DOT certification pre-hire.
• Minimum qualifications to obtain a CDL post-hire.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Exceptional time-management and attention to detail to complete all paperwork accurately and on-time.

Even Better:

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

Physical Tasks:

Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67-100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33% | Driving - Car: Occasionally: 0-33% | Van: Continuously: 67-100% | CMV: Occasionally: 0-33% | Climbing: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Continuously: 67-100% | Crouching: Continuously: 67-100% | Pushing-Pulling: Continuously: 67-100% | Carrying: Continuously: 67-100% | Reaching Above Head: Continuously: 67-100% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% | >15-30 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% | >30+ lbs: Continuously: 67-100%

Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% | Operate Foot Control: Continuously: 67-100%

Audio Visual Needs: Hearing: Continuously: 67-100% | Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Peripheral Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Continuously: 67-100%

Exposures to: Cold: Frequently: 34-66% | Heat: Frequently: 34-66% | Dampness: Frequently: 34-66% | Heights: Frequently: 34-66% | Vibration: Frequently: 34-66% | Skin Irritants: Frequently: 34-66% | Lung Irritants: Dust: Frequently: 34-66% | Fumes/Gases: Frequently: 34-66%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Test Equipment, Ladders, Climbing Hooks, Hand and Power Tools, Van, Buried power equipment, Digger Derrick and other applicable heavy-duty equipment.

Types of Driver’s License Required: Driver’s License, ability to obtain CDL License.

Our Benefits:

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

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.