Construction Technician
Company: Blue Ridge Communications
Department: Construction
Location: Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM (+On-Call & Emergencies as needed)
Pay Rate: Based on experience and in accordance with Union Labor Rate
A Construction Technician performs a variety of overhead / underground construction duties such as:
- Placing hardline cables
- Frame and strand poles
- Lash /Overlash cable
- Transfer facilities between poles
- Place cable in joint trenches
- Digging trenches
- Climbing Poles and Ladders
- Maintenance and upgrades
*Full-Time employees receive:
- Company paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription plan
- Company matched 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Advancement Opportunities
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Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma or G.E.D.
- Aerial Construction Experience
- Solid background in Electronics
- Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
- Knowledge of all hardware, cable types and related equipment
- Ability to complete pole transfers
- Ability to construct strand / cable
- Ability to overlash fiber onto existing plant
- Ability to read and interpret system design prints
- Ability to climb utility poles
- Ability to lift up to 80lbs to chest level on a continual basis throughout shift
- Ability to operate construction vehicles and cable trailers safely
- Ability to work overtime as needed; must be available for a normal 40 hour work week plus on call and emergency purposes