Outside Plant Technician

Cricket Wireless LLC.; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time off and holidays

Sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Supplemental benefit programs

Employee discounts on AT&T plans and >

Job summary

AT&T is seeking an Outside Plant Technician to support construction and repair of outdoor cable facilities in Auburn, CA. You will operate heavy equipment, load tools, and travel to work sites to execute assigned tasks with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires willingness to obtain a California Class A CDL within six months, and adherence to DOT regulations as well as teamwork with various groups in the field.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment and lift heavy objects.
• Must obtain California Class A Driver's License within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty power equipment and hand tools to construct and repair outside plant cable facilities, conduits and pole lines.
• Load required tools and materials into the Company vehicle and travel to work locations.
• May drive vehicles with three or more axles or tow heavy loads.
• Obtain California Class A Driver's License within six months of hire and comply with federal DOT requirements.
• Review schematic drawings to plan work and sequence of tasks.
• Perform heavy physical labor and maintain safety standards.
• Coordinate with teams and respond to customer inquiries while on field operations.

Job description

Salary

Our temporary Outside Plant Technicians earn between $17 - $50. With our amazing wage opportunities, our average starting earnings begin at $60,580 per year. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

Perks and Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the first year).
• At least 6 company designated holidays and additional PTO (based on bargaining group to which you are hired.
• Sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Responsibilities

• Works with heavy duty power equipment and hand tools in the construction and repair of outside plant cable facilities, conduit and pole lines
• Loads required tools and material into assigned Company vehicle with manual gearshift/transmission and drives or rides to work locations
• May drive vehicles with three or more axles or tow other vehicles of 6,000 pounds or more
• Will be required to obtain Class A Driver's License once on the job. (this includes passing a Federal DOT Medical Examination)
• Will be required to have their California Class A Driver s License within the first six months after their hire date; All employees who hold a commercial vehicles driver's license and, as part of their job function are required or may be required to operate a motor vehicle whose Gross Combination Weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 lbs. or, is designated to transport 15 or more passengers, including the driver or, is of any size and is used in transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding under federal regulations will be required to participate in federally mandated drug and alcohol testing programs
• Receives verbal and/or written work orders and instructions from supervisor
• Reviews and analyzes complex schematic drawings to determine work to be done, methods and sequence of tasks
• Performs various types of construction operations which all require heavy physical labor and lifting
• Required to follow standards and practices while meeting service deadlines
• Performs housekeeping duties for assigned Company vehicles and various work locations for the safety of the employee and protection of the facilities under construction
• Communicates and coordinates with other work groups to perform test on work-in-progress or completed work and obtains additional information regarding work assignment
• Performs preventative maintenance on all assigned company tools, equipment and motor vehicle
• Performs repetitive tasks, e.g., manually digging poles/and or holes
• Responds to customer inquiries about products, work operations, etc., during field contacts
• Uses hand tools to connect wires to terminals and to attach and detach various kinds of hardware to cables, etc. Work with color-coded wires
• Uses testing equipment to check for gas in manholes and cleans water and debris from manholes
• Must meet specific quality, production and safety standards
• Works with tools, equipment and cable that may be heavy which have to be loaded and unloaded from Company vehicle, moved or rearranged
• Will be expected to be the Company's and customer's advocate
• Performs time reporting tasks on a daily basis
• May be required to climb non-stepped poles with the use of climbers.

Hours and Contract Type

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Location

Location: Auburn, California

Equal Employment Opportunity

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

About AT&T

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