Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today! 

 

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

 

If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!

 

We are Optimum!

Job Summary

Performs activities associated with system layout, strand mapping, construction, installation, replacement and rebuild of plant, introduction to activation, survey of all CATV system construction components, and assisting the BBT II in the use of and interpretation of system maps used for construction purposes. Increased responsibilities associated with system mark out, system layout, strand mapping, installation, replacement and rebuild of aerial and UG plant, activation and survey of all outside plant infrastructure.

Responsibilities Assists in pre-wiring and installation activities Digs trenches and removes soil prior to cable installation in a buried system Pulls lasher, strand or cable between poles Splices coax and fiber cables to designed specifications Plans daily activity, requisitions equipment and supplies, and stocks vehicle Completes job documentation on paper or by using a computer Resolves or escalates customer complaints Uses small hand tools, power tools, meters and other test equipment Operates a bucket truck Maintains and secures Company truck and equipment Works on regularly scheduled days as well as unscheduled days and beyond regular work hours as required Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Internal Field Service Technician applicants must fully complete their field service career progression program, and spend twelve to eighteen months as an Outside Plant Tech III and twelve to eighteen months as a Construction III, to be deemed eligible. External applicants must have a minimum of twelve months prior Construction experience Outside Plant technical experience preferred High school diploma or equivalent work experience Knowledge of basic mathematics Knowledge of basic electronics Ability to obtain current DOT (Department of Transportation) medical card and valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) where applicable; must comply with all applicable DOT requirements Electrical or general construction experience Good written and oral communications skills Knowledge of basic design calculations. Skilled in using a Windows-based computer Ability to prioritize and organize effectively Ability to work independently and with others Appropriate valid driver’s license and driving record within Company standards Preferred Experience: Bi-lingual proficiency preferred in some locations An “Activity Analysis” of the physical demands required to perform this job’s essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request and with an offer of employment. Must pass a physical assessment of those physical demands post offer/pre employment and if returning to work following a leave of absence, conducted at the Company’s assessment vendor.

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

 

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity. 

 

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

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Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details.

 

Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $59,007.00 - $96,939.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

 

This role is in a union and covered by a collective bargaining agreement.