Construction Technician

Orbitel Communications LLC; Arizona; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Orbitel Communications in Maricopa, AZ is hiring a Construction Technician to install, maintain, and repair broadcast systems, equipment, facilities and software applications. This full-time role emphasizes safety and adherence to company policies and procedures.

The candidate will handle plant construction, aerial and underground work, and coordinate with design personnel. It requires lifting up to 75 pounds and Altec certification (or the ability to obtain it).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Altec certification is required or must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees overhead/underground construction duties such as placing cables, poles, and transfer facilities.
• Coordinates with design and development personnel to assign work and materials.
• Performs quality control inspections and monitors field personnel for quality and training needs.
• Locates and marks underground cable systems to prevent damage during construction.
• Assists with daily activities, workloads, and coordination with contractors and utilities.

Skills

Lift up to 75 pounds

Altec certification

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Orbitel Communications, we have the job for you! We have an immediate opening for aConstruction Technician. This position is responsible for plant design, residential and commercial development construction. The candidate willoperate vehicles and perform construction, maintenance, and repair of plant, aerial, underground, and apartment builds in accordance with safety regulations, company policies, and procedures. If you are looking for a place to grow and a friendly working environment, then Orbitel is the place for you!

Title:Construction Technician

Location:Office located in Maricopa, AZ

Rate:$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Full-Time/Part Time:Full-Time

Description

This position is responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair for all broadcast systems, equipment, facilities and software applications.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performs and oversees the execution of overhead/underground construction duties such as: placing hardline cables, frame and strand poles, transfer facilities between poles, place cable in joint trench, safe operation of construction vehicles and cable trailers.
• Meets with design and commercial development personnel to assign work and materials.
• Performs quality control inspections. Assists with monitoring field personnel on a regular basis to assure quality performance and recommends additional training, as needed.
• Performs and oversees work to dismantle, move, or remove aerial, underground or building wire/cable equipment/poles/hardware. Installs and replaces power supplies, converters, and terminal boxes.
• Assists with producing reports on capital projects and construction progress.
• Locates and marks underground cable systems to prevent damage caused by underground construction companies.
• Assists Construction personnel with daily activities, workloads, and projects
• Assists and works with contractors and utility entities.
• Gathers data and orders assembly for projects.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Must be Altec certified or able to obtain Altec certification
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

You will need to have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid and clean driver's license
• Altec certification (required or to be obtained)

Why Join Orbitel Communications?

When you join Orbitel, you’ll be part of an award-winning company and team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Group health & dental insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Generous PTO program
• Company wellness program
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• And much more

We are committed to providing an environment that gives each employee the opportunity to nurture their gifts and achieve their potential. Our mission is to pass on to future generations—customers, employees, communities, and owners—an organization that is even stronger and better than it is today.

Schurz Communications and its subsidiaries’ strategic objectives:

• We will attract, invest in, communicate with, and retain top talent.
• We will innovate, partner, experiment and create a better future together.
• We strive to continuously improve operating performance to ensure sustained growth.
• We will dynamically grow revenues by building and nurturing mutually beneficial and profitable customer relationships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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