Drop Technician

AFL; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Gas

Cell Phone

Tablet

Uniform

Job summary

AFL is seeking motivated individuals to join their fiber splicing team in San Antonio, Texas. While experience in the Telecom industry is preferred, full training will be provided. Responsibilities include splicing fiber optic cable underground and aerially, as well as running fiber drops for residential and commercial customers.

The role requires flexibility in hours, and an ability to operate trenching equipment and work at heights. Additional benefits include company-provided vehicle, gas, cell phone, tablet, and uniform.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Telecom industry preferred but not required.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.
• Ability to complete on-the-job and/or classroom training.

Responsibilities

• Splice fiber optic cable underground and aerially for clients.
• Operate various trenching equipment like mini skid steers and walk-behind trenchers.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as required.

Skills

Ability to operate trenching equipment

Ability to work at heights

Capability to lift and move up to 100 lbs

Valid state driver's license

Ability to visually perceive wire and cable colors

Job description

Job Overview

ITC is looking for motivated individuals to join our fiber splicing team! Experience in the Telecom industry is preferred but not required. We will fully train you to splice fiber optic cable and earn a great income. This includes underground and aerial splicing, as well as running fiber drops for our client. We service both residential and commercial customers.

Company Provides

• Vehicle
• Gas
• Cell Phone
• Tablet
• Uniform

Job Requirements

• Operate various trenching equipment such as a mini skid steer or walk beside trencher.
• Capable of carrying, handling, and climbing 28-ft ladders
• Ability to work at heights: Splicing fiber on utility poles and strands
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work flexible hours with the understanding that workdays can be in excess of normal hours and weekend and holiday work may be required.
• Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.
• Ability to visually perceive differences in wire and cable colors.
• Ability to complete on-the-job and/or classroom training in order to remain competitive in the telecommunications field.

Physical Demands

• Work involves standing, talking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reaching with hands and arms.
• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment; and ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• The employee must frequently push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in inclement weather conditions.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.