Temporary Outside Plant Technician

AT&T; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 31,726 - 68,742; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Employee discounts on services

Job summary

A major telecommunications provider in San Diego is looking for Temporary Outside Plant Technicians. Responsibilities include operating heavy duty equipment, performing physical labor, and maintaining tools. Candidates must obtain a California Class A Driver's License within six months. This telecommunication role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $23.03 to $49.90. The position is full-time with a focus on engineering and information technology tasks, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Valid California Class A Driver's License required within six months.
• Ability to perform heavy physical tasks and operate tools safely.
• Experience in construction or similar physical labor environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy duty power equipment and hand tools in construction.
• Communicate with supervisors and coordinate tasks with teams.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and vehicles.

Skills

Heavy tools operation

Physical labor

Schematic reading

Communication

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking Temporary Outside Plant Technicians who will earn between $23.03 - $49.90 per hour. Average starting earnings begin at $53,983 per year. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time off and holidays (including 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)
• Sick leave (may vary by state and bargaining group)
• 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
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Adoption reimbursement
• Disability benefits (short term)
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

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 a 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 to operate a motor vehicle with a 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; works 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates with arrest or convictions records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Relevant material job duties for which criminal history may have a direct adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the Conditional Offer of Employment include: Contact with Customers/Candidates/Clients, Safety Sensitivity (Vehicle/Tool/Machine Operation – if applicable), Handling/Proximity to Sensitive Information.

Job Details

• Weekly Hours: 40
• Time Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
• Location: San Diego, California
• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Wireless Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, Telecommunications

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.