Drop Technician- $2,ooo Retention Bonus

AFL; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Gas

Cell Phone

Tablet

Uniform

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Omaha is seeking motivated individuals for the Fiber Splicing Technician position. Experience in the telecom industry is preferred but not required, as full training will be provided. Responsibilities include splicing fiber optic cables, both underground and aerial, along with handling physical demands like lifting and operating trenching equipment. The successful candidates will receive a vehicle, gas, and other necessary tools for the job. Flexible hours may include weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license and non-negligent driving record required.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.
• Ability to visually perceive differences in wire and cable colors.

Responsibilities

• Join the fiber splicing team to install fiber optic cables.
• Perform underground and aerial splicing.
• Run fiber drops for residential and commercial customers.

Skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Capable of operating trenching equipment

Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs

Tools

Mini skid steer

Walk beside trencher

Job description

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1B in revenue, and employ more than 5,800 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

ITC Service Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of AFL. Founded in 1999 and provides managed services and workforce solutions for the nationwide planning design, construction, installation and maintenance of voice, data, and video networks.

AFL and ITC were built and are operated on similar core values and philosophies. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers.

Let us connect you to your next career opportunity!

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.
• 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.

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