Construction Tech I
Core
Installing, maintaining, and repairing aerial and underground infrastructure (fiber, coax, copper) for cable and telephone services.
Role type
Construction Technician I (Field IC)
Builds
Outside plant infrastructure including conduits, handholes, pedestals, cabinets, and utility poles.
Domain
Telecommunications / Cable Construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
trenching/plowing/digging/drilling, vacuum excavation (potholing), utility pole climbing, heavy equipment operation, cable pulling, traffic control flagging, map/plan reading, site surveying, OSHA/NESC safety compliance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
backhoe, mini-excavator, plow, directional drill, air compressor, conduit trailers, fiber trailers
Responsibilities
Install underground conduit, handholes, pedestals, cabinets, and row markers; place underground pipe, innerducts, and vaults; conduct potholing; install aerial cable, utility poles, and hardware; frame utility poles and complete pole transfers; operate crew vehicles and construction equipment; pull various cable types; perform line maintenance and repairs; conduct traffic control flagging; ensure asset maintenance and safety compliance.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC