Telecom Field Tech: Fiber & Pole Installations (Travel)

Colonial Group; Nash (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Construction Technician-Line Worker to install, repair, and maintain poles and aerial/buried cables in the telecommunications space. Travel up to 50% of the year, with weekend and holiday work; safety is emphasized and DOT/BUCK Squeeze certifications are valued.

The role involves evaluating lines, testing with electronic equipment, and coordinating with engineers. A CDL is often required, and outdoor work is common in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in outside plant construction or similar role.
• OSHA 10 Hour Safety Course and pole climbing certifications.
• CDL or ability to obtain CDL within reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain poles and aerial cables.
• Install underground cables and splice copper and fiber as required.
• Operate bucket trucks and other heavy equipment safely.
• Read staking sheets and blueprints; follow engineers’ specs.
• Travel up to 50% of the year and work weekends/holidays.

Skills

Pole climbing

Cable splicing

Equipment operation

Blueprint interpretation

Safety procedures

Test equipment usage

Field reporting

Education

Trade School certification

CDL certification

Tools

Digger Derrick

Bucket truck

Backhoe

Trencher

Cable plow

Test equipment

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Construction Technician-Line Worker to install, repair, and maintain poles and aerial/buried cables in the telecommunications space. Travel up to 50% of the year, with weekend and holiday work; safety is emphasized and DOT/BUCK Squeeze certifications are valued.

The role involves evaluating lines, testing with electronic equipment, and coordinating with engineers. A CDL is often required, and outdoor work is common in varied weather conditions.