Cable Technician

About the Role:

• Perform installation of aerial fiber cable for the Lateral Routes required as part of the success-based model Service Orders in the Lincoln exchange.
• Climb telephone poles and use ladders to provide service
• Interpret work drawings and instructions, including paperwork
• Work with other communication groups to provide service as needed
• Sell and promote Windstream products and services
• Ability to work scheduled tour, overtime, callouts, and standby as needed
• Train new employees on daily job functions
• Operate handheld computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Do You Have? (Required)

• Ability to lift and control a 28’ ladder, weight 70 lbs., plus 6 lb.levelizer
• Ability to distinguish colors in a cable
• Good to excellent communication skills
• Good to excellent mechanical ability
• Ability to climb using ladder and or gaffs and to work aloft (must pass Windstream’s Pole Claiming Course)
• Ability to use test equipment
• Good to excellent computer skills preferred
• Basic understanding of electronic theory preferred
• Must be neat in appearance
• Ability to work in confined spaces, manholes
• Ability to write legibly, to prepare neat and accurate records
• Ability to attend training, local and out-of-state
• Ability to work at any assigned

EQUIPMENT USED/WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Test equipment, Ladders, Climbing hooks, Hand & Power tools, Van

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Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.