Construction Technician Underground

Marketing; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Construction Technician where you'll work outdoors handling a variety of tasks from aerial installations to groundwork. This role is essential in helping connect communities while offering opportunities for career growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. Travel is part of the job with accommodations provided for overnight stays.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Tools and professional uniform

Paid training

Personal protective equipment

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates are welcome; training is provided.
• Valid driver's license required with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to lift and maneuver a 28-foot ladder.

Responsibilities

• Support daily construction procedures including aerial installations and underground cabling.
• Execute groundwork tasks such as digging and reinstating sites.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Close and peripheral vision

Lifting heavy weights (75 pounds)

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic testing equipment (e.g., ohm meters)

Job description

Construct your Career Path

Join Spectrum as a Construction Technician and be at the forefront of network construction, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow. From aerial installations to underground cabling and MDU projects, you’ll support daily construction procedures, helping people connect to what matters most.

What our Construction Technicians Enjoy Most About the Role

• Travel, including overnight stays, is a regular part of the job. Hotel accommodation and per diem are provided for overnight stays during the work week.
• Executing Groundwork Tasks such as digging and filling holes and trenches, burying conduit and cables, and restoring the site.
• Performing Aerial Installations by pulling lasher, strand, and cable from pole to pole.
• Ensuring Safety and Compliance by adhering to all safety requirements, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Operating and Maintaining Crew Equipment and Vehicles following safety requirements.

Working Conditions

Construction Technicians work outdoors in all kinds of weather and at various heights, including adverse conditions, day or night and often near power lines and electricity. You are exposed to dust, dirt, noise, insects, rodents, pets, cleaning solutions and may work indoors in poorly ventilated areas. Standing is required 50-70% of the time. Travel, including overnight stays, is a regular part of the job. Overtime, including weekends or a second shift and on-call work may be required as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience
  • Entry-level candidates welcome; we provide training.
• Skills
  • Close, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Differentiate wire sizes and colors.
  • Lift 75 pounds, carry and operate a 28-foot, 75-pound ladder, and climb poles using gaffs, hooks, and a climbing belt (350-pound weight limit).
  • Work in tight spaces, crawling, bending, reaching, and twisting.
  • Travel to assigned territories and company facilities, even in bad weather. Work outside for long periods in all seasons and weather.
  • Familiarity with computer systems and software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of basic testing equipment (e.g., ohm meters).
• Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain one.

Spectrum Connects You to More

• Job Perks: Receive a company vehicle, tools, professional uniform, and personal protective equipment to do your best and stay safe.
• Competitive Pay: Generous starting salary, plus pay increases as you advance and paid training.
• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology will power your career as you move up or around the company.

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