Fiber Construction Technician

Company: AT&T
Location: Gilliam
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

LOOKING FOR A COMPANY THAT VALUES YOUR POTENTIAL?

A job with AT&T as a Temporary Facility Technician can provide you with exactly that!

Temporary Employee - One whose term of employment is intended to last more than 3 weeks, but ordinarily not more than 24 months. A temporary employee that has reached the 24-month temporary employment period will not be re-hired as a temporary employee to perform essentially the same type work in the same department, title, and exchange/WRA for at least 90 days.

Take advantage of our paid training and wide range of career possibilities. AT&T offers a competitive salary and benefits that include medical, dental, paid vacation, and more!

Our Facility Technicians work both inside and outside to test and repair equipment and services for our customers.

What you'll do as an AT&T Facility Technician:

--- Splice copper and fiber cables in all environments (aerial, buried, underground and buildings)

--- Coordinate work operations with other employees and with customers, as well as maintaining company records

--- Repair and maintain cable plant, fiber optic plant and digital loop carrier equipment

--- Operate hydraulic aerial lifts (buckets) and ladders mounted on trucks

Have you worked 5 or more years performing construction work that involves repairing and maintaining plant equipment and/or operating heavy machinery? If yes, you could be eligible for a starting pay of up to $28/hour. Don't have 5 years of experience? We offer a competitive salary for all levels of expertise and provide opportunities for training and career growth.

Learn more about the Facility Technician by watching this short video .

In addition to possessing STRONG communication skills, our Facility Technicians must:

--- Possess a valid state driver's license

--- Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restrictions

--- Perceive differences in wire and cable colors

--- Climb poles, climb ladders and work aloft with hand tools

--- Lift and/or pull up to 120lbs

--- Work outside in all kinds of weather

--- Work in attics, basements, crawl spaces, manholes and other similar places

--- Use computers including hand-held models to update work status and check new assignments

--- Work mandatory overtime and holidays as service conditions require

--- AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws

--- Qualify on pre-employment screening

Study Guides (click the links below to open the various study guides)

Assessment Information:

Technical/Mechanical Test III (TMT III)

Individuals holding this job title may be required to perform the above job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

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