Outside Plant Technician

Job description

Works with heavy duty power equipment and hand tools in the construction and repair of outside plant cable facilities, conduit and pole lines; Loads required tools and material into assigned Company vehicle with manual gearshift/transmission and drives or rides to work locations; May drive vehicles with three or more axles or tow other vehicles of 6,000 pounds or more. Will be required to obtain Class A Driver's License once on the job. (this includes passing a Federal DOT Medical Examination) Will be required to have their California Class A Driver s License within the first six months after their hire date; All employees who hold a commercial vehicles driver's license and, as part of their job function are required or may be required to operate a motor vehicle whose Gross Combination Weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 lbs. or, is designated to transport 15 or more passengers, including the driver or, is of any size and is used in transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding under federal regulations will be required to participate in federally mandated drug and alcohol testing programs; Receives verbal and/or written work orders and instructions from supervisor; Reviews and analyzes complex schematic drawings to determine work to be done, methods and sequence of tasks; Performs various types of construction operations which all require heavy physical labor and lifting; Required to follow standards and practices while meeting service deadlines; Performs housekeeping duties for assigned Company vehicles and various work locations for the safety of the employee and protection of the facilities under construction; Communicates and coordinates with other work groups to perform test on work-in-progress or completed work and obtains additional information regarding work assignment; Performs preventative maintenance on all assigned company tools, equipment and motor vehicle; Performs repetitive tasks, e.g., manually digging poles/and or holes; Responds to customer inquiries about products, work operations, etc., during field contacts; Uses hand tools to connect wires to terminals and to attach and detach various kinds of hardware to cables, etc. Work with color-coded wires; Uses testing equipment to check for gas in manholes and cleans water and debris from manholes; Must meet specific quality, production and safety standards; Works with tools, equipment and cable that may be heavy which have to be loaded and unloaded from Company vehicle, moved or rearranged; Will be expected to be the Company's and customer's advocate; Performs time reporting tasks on a daily basis; May be required to climb non-stepped poles with the use of climbers. Our Outside Plant Technicians earn between $17 - $52. With our amazing wage opportunities, our average starting earnings begin at $60,580 per year. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage 401(k) plan Tuition reimbursement program Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the first year). At least 6 company designated holidays and additional PTO (based on bargaining group to which you are hired. Sick leave Paid Parental Leave Adoption Reimbursement Disability Benefits (short term and long term) Life and Accidental Death Insurance Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone If a Background Check is required, candidates with arrest or convictions records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Relevant Material Job Duties for which Criminal History may have a direct adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the Conditional Offer of Employment Contact with Customers/Candidates/Clients Safety Sensitivity (Vehicle/Tool/Machine Operation - if applicable) Handling/Proximity to Sensitive Information Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Location: USA:CA:Gardena / S Vermont Ave - Wcr:17040 S Vermont Ave AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here .