Underground Construction Technician - Military Veterans
at Spectrum
100% Travel Required
Reporting out of Eaton, OH
Enjoy working outside and have outside plant (OSP) or underground construction experience? Interested in being part of a major rural expansion initiative and advancing your career? If so, you can thrive as an Underground Construction Tech within Spectrum’s Field Operations business unit.
Spectrum is investing more than $1B to expand broadband connectivity to underserved rural areas across America. Underground Construction Technicians are vital to this important work. They will help connect communities to who and what matters most through the installation, maintenance and repair of cables, equipment, and infrastructure. Ultimately, this work ensures the reliability of Spectrum’s advanced network and delivers service to people who would not otherwise have it.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
As an Underground Construction Technician, you’ll be part of an experienced team completing construction projects that support the performance of our fiber optic network. Your diligence and ability to execute work—from start to finish—ensures projects are completed right and on time. As you learn new skills, you can grow professionally and advance within the Company.
WHAT OUR UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION TECHS ENJOY MOST
- A strong compensation and benefits package, more competitive than many utility or underground construction companies
- Learning and growing on the job; you’ll learn to operate heavy machinery and equipment, from street cutting and drilling to trenching and excavating
- The potential for advancement; many of techs in Field Ops advance into higher level technician positions and into supervisor or manager roles
- Working outside and with your hands; each environment is new and different which leads to gaining new skills and experiences
- Working alongside a committed team of technicians to collaborate and see a project through to completion
Working as an Underground Construction Technician means working in all weather conditions—hot summer days, cold winter mornings and a mix of different terrains. Traveling is a regular part of the job, as you go to new locations to complete key projects. We’re an experienced and expert team known for our hard-working culture and giving 100% from start to finish. If you’re a team player who’s willing to learn, you’ll thrive with us.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM
Required Qualifications
Experience: OSP underground construction/maintenance experience: 2-4 years
Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
Knowledge: Understand outside plant construction standards.
Skills: Attention to detail, teamwork, initiative, communication, adaptability, consistency
Abilities: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to dig in all types of soil. Willingness to learn, handle tools and equipment, physical abilities like bending, squatting and lifting occasionally heavy material
Travel Ability: Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record; you’ll travel 80% of the time to complete projects at different sites
Preferred Qualifications
- Class A CDL (commercial driver’s license)
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certification
SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE
Competitive Pay: Generous starting pay and comprehensive benefits
Job Perks: Company uniform and boots, per diem and lodging when traveling and great retirement benefits
Learning Culture: We invest in your learning through hours of on-the-job training, hands-on experience and team building to advance your skills
Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees to advance their careers in Field Operations and other business units
Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life
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At Spectrum, we take pride in being named one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Veterans. Almost one in ten employees at Spectrum have a relationship with the U.S. Military in a wide variety of careers across our 41-state footprint. Our connection to transitioning service members, veterans, guard, and reservists, as well as members of the military spouse community, is strong.
We do this through a broad range of efforts to recruit, train, and retain veterans and military spouses including:
· Nationally Certified Broadband Field Technician Apprenticeship Program: This post-hire opportunity allows eligible Veterans to receive GI Bill Benefits in addition to their Compensation and Benefits.
· Partnerships with the following: Military bases and veterans' organizations, Hiring our Heroes, Centurion Military Alliance, Wounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America and Military Spouse Employment Partnership.
· Veteran-focused Business Resource Group: This group assembles veteran employees who have shared characteristics and life experiences with a focus on professional development and recruiting talent.
· Plus, we have a dedicated Military Talent Attraction Team.
We aim to foster an inclusive culture and workplace where each and every person is empowered to bring their best ideas, helping us better serve our customers and make an impact in our communities. No matter your background, identity or beliefs, we welcome you to explore a career with us.
Some of our top career opportunities include:
· Human Resources
· Project Management
· Network Engineering
· Physical Security
· Customer Service/Contact Center
· Field Technician
· Sales
· Summer Intern (Active Students, Rising Jr. or above)
Here, employees don't just have jobs, they build careers. We hope that you will consider all that Spectrum has to offer. To learn more about some of the ways that we invest in our employees, visit our compensation and benefits page: jobs.spectrum.com/total-rewards
You can also visit our dedicated Military Careers Page today to find support and resources that are specific to the military community and a list of our current openings at Spectrum: jobs.spectrum.com/military-recruiting
Spectrum, owned by Charter Communications, Inc., is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.