Construction Technician I, II, or III

Company: Astound Broadband Powered by Wave
Location: Citrus Heights
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview: Astound Broadband Powered by Wave is currently searching for a Construction Technician I, II, or III in our Sacramento or Rocklin, CA office. This position is responsible for performing basic installation of all necessary cable wiring (interior and exterior) and hardware from the tap to the customer s equipment for the reception of cable and other Company services that are offered for single and multi-family dwellings. The primary position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform construction work including coaxial placement, splicing, MDU work including the placement of molding and drop cable, and underground work including service tie-ins.
• Assist in construction projects including relocations, new developments, MDUs, commercial and residential projects.
• Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC, and NEC, etc and following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals, and Employee Handbook).
• Perform connects (new connects and reconnects), disconnects (requested and non-pays), upgrades, downgrades, and relocates; install additional outlets, and install or remove equipment; connect various options available with customer s equipment per Company policy(s).
• Assure proper signal levels and picture quality on all television sets, and clean the premises of all debris and materials after the installation is complete.
• Monitor and record system, drop, and in house leakage; maintain records including daily logs, gas sheets, etc. as required; properly record all required information on work orders, surveys, referrals, etc.
• Promote cable, Internet, and other Company services; educate customer on proper use of the service, including how to add additional services and access help online, channel lineups, proper equipment usage, and other services that are available; represent Company as needed to collect payments and secure appropriate customer signatures.
• Experience with and ability to establish traffic control setups for various lane configuration scenarios as necessary to complete job responsibilities. Familiarity with and experience using utility locating devices.
• Hands on experience related to various construction functions including cable and molding placement, splicing, conduit placement asphalt, concrete and grass restoration. Our ideal candidate will possess:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with basic knowledge and aptitude in electronics; previous experience utilizing mechanical and/or technical capacity preferred.
  • Minimum of one year in telecommunications or related field preferred. Ability to read and comprehend RF/fiber design and underground infrastructure drawings.
  • Experience estimating and project management preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills necessary to interact with customers, property managers, building engineers, City and governmental entity representatives.
  • Experience with and ability to establish traffic control setups for various lane configuration scenarios as necessary to complete job responsibilities. Familiarity with and experience using utility locating devices.
  • Hands on experience related to various construction functions including cable and molding placement, splicing, conduit placement asphalt, concrete and grass restoration.
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
  • Valid driver s license and satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company.
  • Must be committed to providing exceptional customer service (both external and internal) at all times.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform duties at heights of up to 40'. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Able to work within the specifications, limitations and confines of a ladder.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ability to work within limited confines, such as crawl spaces. Is this the career opportunity you ve been searching for? Yes? Then let us know about you - apply now! Qualifications Education Required:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent Diverse Workforce / EEO: Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace, support, and thrive on each other s differences to maximize the experience of our teammates and our community. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Education Preferred
      • High School or betterEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Keywords: Astound Broadband Powered by Wave, Citrus Heights , Construction Technician I, II, or III, Professions , Citrus Heights, California