Field Construction Tech: Fiber & Cable Installations

Cable-One; Shannon Hills (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sparklight, a Cable One Brand, is seeking a Construction Technician I to install and maintain outdoor fiber optic and copper networks. You will work with a team on aerial and underground projects, including trenching, pulling cables, and installing conduits, while adhering to safety standards.

You may operate heavy equipment, climb poles, and assist with transfers and repairs to deliver reliable services. Overtime and travel may be required based on project needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of aerial/underground construction experience in telecom/cable.
• Ability to read maps, prints, or drawings to select materials and tools.
• Familiar with OSHA, NESC safety regulations and company safety rules.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, overtime, and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install underground conduit, handholes, pedestals, cabinets, and markers.
• Install aerial cable and poles, frame poles, and transfer cables as needed.
• Operate vacuum excavation equipment and other construction tools.
• Conduct potholing and line maintenance for subscriber services.
• Perform traffic control flagging and maintain safe worksites.

Skills

Pole climbing

Map reading

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum excavation equipment

Backhoe/mini-excavator

Directional drill

Job description

Sparklight, a Cable One Brand, is seeking a Construction Technician I to install and maintain outdoor fiber optic and copper networks. You will work with a team on aerial and underground projects, including trenching, pulling cables, and installing conduits, while adhering to safety standards.

You may operate heavy equipment, climb poles, and assist with transfers and repairs to deliver reliable services. Overtime and travel may be required based on project needs.