Drop Technician, TRAINING AVAILABLE
AFL
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Job Title: Drop Technician
About the Role
ITC is looking for motivated individuals to join our fiber splicing team. We will fully train you to splice fiber optic cable and earn a great income. This includes underground and aerial splicing, as well as running fiber drops for our client. We service both residential and commercial customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Splice fiber optic cable (underground and aerial).
- Run fiber drops.
- Operate various trenching equipment such as a mini skid steer or walk beside trencher.
- Complete on-the-job and/or classroom training.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Telecom industry experience is preferred but not required.
- Capable of carrying, handling, and climbing 28-ft ladders.
- Ability to work at heights: splicing fiber on utility poles and strands.
- Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including workdays in excess of normal hours, and potential weekend and holiday work.
- Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.
- Ability to visually perceive differences in wire and cable colors.
Physical Demands
- Work involves standing, talking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reaching with hands and arms.
- Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
- The employee must frequently push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- The employee regularly works in inclement weather conditions.
- The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.
- The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
Company Provides
- Vehicle
- Gas
- Cell Phone
- Tablet
- Uniform
- $2,000 Retention Bonus