Construction Technician II

Job Description:

At Sparklight and Cable One, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

What will you do to contribute to the company's success?

• Installs underground conduit, handholes, pedestals, cabinets and row markers via trenching, plowing, sawing, digging and horizontal drilling.
• Places underground pipe, innerducts and vaults in support of cable installation.
• Installs aerial cable, utility poles and associated hardware.
• Performs a lead role in the operation of crew vehicles, vacuum excavation equipment, conduit trailers, fiber trailers, air compressors, backhoe / mini
• excavator / plow / directional drill and other tools and equipment.
• Performs line maintenance and repairs for subscriber-based electronics and cable infrastructure.
• Ensures traffic control and flagging duties are performed when and as required. Ensures company assets are properly and continuously maintained in excellent operating condition and secured in a safe manner.
• Performs traffic control flagging duties for roads and highways as needed.
• Accurately completes progress forms, project activity reports and all other documentation pertaining to work assignments.
• Loads and transports heavy equipment to and from assigned jobsites.
• Surveys jobs sites while considering all safety measures – for associates, the general public and property.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ prior experience High school or equivalent
• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers’ License
• OSHA 10 construction certification.
• Completion of required -n-house construction training programs. Ability to operate hand, power and specialty tools.
• May be required to work day, evening or night schedules, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends and out of town assignments.
• Individuals hired into DOT regulated positions must be able to meet and maintain the requirements under the Company’s DOT program, including successfully complete and pass a road test examination, driver’s record safety review, drug testing, DOT physical, and past employer safety performance history. In accordance with DOT policy, the Company retrieves driving records and randomly tests for illegal substances according to the Reasonable Suspicion Policy

Core Competencies

Committed: Values each customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.

Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.

Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.

Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.

Benefits

Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
• Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
• 401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection

Additional Perks

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
• Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
• Associate recognition & awards programs
• Advancement opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area
• Up to $75/mo. cable/internet stipend (Phoenix associates)

Our Commitment

Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.

Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.  

Pre-hire Processes

Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.

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