JOB SUMMARY:   The Cable Technician is responsible for installing, splicing, and troubleshooting all fiber and copper cables for phone, data, and television. This position also performs all maintenance of fiber and copper for the outside plant.   Career Pathways: Cable Technician I Cable Technician II Cable Technician III   ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (include but are not limited to) Locates fiber and copper cables Provides maintenance of all cables pedestals, aerial terminals Xboxes, and splitters in outside plant Troubleshoots fiber and copper trouble reports utilizing OTDR as applicable Splices all fiber and copper cables for new orders, providing continuity to customer premise Installs fiber splitters Performs aerial splicing and installs aerial terminals in a bucket truck and/or off ladder Assists with regrades for road moves Operates all copper and fiber meters related to installation and repair of facilities with a basic understanding of OTDR, Visual Fault, power meter, cable locator, and digital ohm/volt meter Works with Engineering to maintain cable and facility records Assists other technical groups with troubles Assists with special/major projects Works with ERCC team in emergency situations May identify and diagnose a variety of operational issues to ensure achievement of goals, and make recommendations to rectify such issues   May construct proper splice cases pressurized and non-pressurized, using all types and sizes of cables, including bonding, grounding, isolation, slack storage and sealing. May conduct necessary safety tests for toxic and explosive gas before entering manholes and continue tests while active work is in progress May serve as departmental leader in the absence of the Cable Maintenance Supervisor Works “on-call” rotation to respond and restore service for emergency calls; reports to duty on short notice, potentially afterhours/weekends as necessary, to repair damaged cables until service is restored   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Provides prompt, courteous service to all internal and external customers Complies with company safety rules and regulations at all times and reports to supervisor any situation in which personal safety and the safety of other employees or the general public is in danger of being compromised Maintains ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as appropriate, to ensure continuity of service Maintains ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed Displays ability to navigate PC web browsers/functions and MS Office Outlook Maintains understanding of basic principles of electricity Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills Maintains understanding of and ability to read and interpret outside plant schematics Ability to carry 28’ extension ladder weighing 80 lbs Ability to operate bucket trucks in a safe manner May be required to maintain knowledge of operating characteristics of all cable systems in service   OUR EXPECTED BEHAVIORS: Upholds and acts in accordance with REV’s Guiding Principles.   EVALUATION:                         Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with procedures established by the company.   QUALIFICATIONS & PREREQUISITES Cable Technician I: Required: 1 year experience in outside plant cables Valid driver’s license with clean record and reliable transportation Must be able to obtain valid Class D chauffeur's license within 6 months of hire Must be able to obtain TWIC card within 6 months of hire Must be able to perceive difference in color codes/wires Cable Technician II: Required: 3 years’ experience in outside plant cables Valid class D chauffeur's license with clean record and reliable transportation Active TWIC card license Must be able to perceive difference in color codes/wires Cable Technician III: Required: 5 years’ experience in outside plant cables Valid class D chauffeur's license with clean record and reliable transportation Active TWIC card license Must be able to perceive difference in color codes/wires   GENERAL INFORMATION: This job description does not restrict the company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.  This job description is subject to change at any time.