Aerial Coax Splicer (Entry Level)

Build the Network That Keeps Communities Connected

Buckley Cable Construction is a growing, family-owned telecommunications construction company serving the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Our crews build, maintain, and upgrade the aerial cable networks that deliver internet, television, and communication services to homes and businesses.

Our technicians work pole-to-pole upgrading and maintaining the coaxial cable infrastructure used by major telecommunications providers.

We're looking for dependable individuals who take pride in hard work, enjoy working outdoors, and want stable, year-round employment with a company that invests in training, equipment, and safety.

No prior cable construction experience is required. We will train the right candidate.

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

This is not a desk job.

This position involves physically demanding outdoor work year-round. Technicians regularly lift and carry up to 75 pounds, climb ladders and utility poles, work at heights of up to 40 feet, and perform construction work in a variety of weather conditions.

If you prefer working with your hands, being outdoors, and learning a specialized trade, this may be a great fit for you.

If you are looking for office work or are uncomfortable with heights, heavy lifting, or working outdoors, this position is likely not a good fit.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Pay

• $18.00 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• Performance and compensation review after 90 days
• Overtime opportunities regularly available
• Full time, Year round work

Company Vehicle Program

• Company-issued take-home bucket truck (no personal vehicle required for work travel outside of training)
• Company fuel card provided
• Company-paid vehicle maintenance
• Company-paid vehicle insurance
• Paid commute time (depending on state and assignment, employees are paid for either their trip to the worksite or their trip home)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Earned Time Off (ETO)
• Company-provided work apparel and safety equipment

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Every day is different.

The evening before your shift, you'll receive your assignment and reporting location for the following day. You'll drive your company-issued vehicle directly to the worksite, perform aerial construction and maintenance work, then return home at the end of the day.

Our technicians work throughout their assigned service area and spend their days performing upgrades and maintenance on active telecommunications infrastructure.

Who Succeeds Here

• Reliable individuals who show up every day
• People who enjoy physical work
• Those comfortable working outdoors year-round
• Safety-minded workers who pay attention to detail
• Individuals who take pride in learning specialized skills
• People seeking long-term, stable employment rather than a temporary job

Essential Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Work outdoors year-round in heat, cold, rain, and varying weather conditions
• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday
• Climb utility poles and ladders throughout the day
• Work at heights up to 40 feet using bucket trucks and aerial equipment
• Walk uneven terrain while carrying tools and equipment
• Safely use hand tools and power tools
• Maintain focus and situational awareness while working around active infrastructure

Bucket Truck Safety Requirements

Buckley technicians operate aerial bucket trucks that are subject to manufacturer operating limits and safety requirements.

To safely perform this role, employees must be able to work within the operating capacity of the assigned equipment. For many of our bucket trucks, the combined weight of the operator, required tools, and required safety equipment may not exceed 300 pounds, in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

This is a mandatory safety requirement for operating company equipment.

Required Paid Training Program

All new employees must successfully complete our mandatory two-week paid training program before entering the field independently.

Buckley Cable Construction hires for attitude, work ethic, and reliability. Prior telecommunications experience is not required. Our training program is designed to teach the skills needed to work safely and effectively in the field.

Week 1: Classroom & Fundamentals Training

Location: West Berlin, NJ

This portion of training focuses on the fundamentals of telecommunications construction, including:

• Reading and understanding system maps
• Basic coaxial network theory
• Telecommunications infrastructure components
• Industry terminology and construction standards
• Node and equipment upgrades
• Safety procedures and hazard awareness
• Company policies and field expectations

Week 2: Hands-On Field Training

Location: Trainer, PA

The second week takes place at our training facility and focuses on practical field skills, including:

• Operating bucket trucks and aerial equipment
• Working safely at height
• Pole-to-pole construction techniques
• Cable handling and installation
• Tool usage and jobsite procedures
• Real-world field scenarios in a controlled training environment

Travel & Accommodations

• Training is fully paid.
• Mileage reimbursement is available for travel to training.
• Hotel accommodations may be provided for candidates in qualifying areas.
• Full attendance for both weeks is required.

Our training program is structured, fast-paced, and safety-focused because our technicians work at heights, operate specialized equipment, and maintain active telecommunications infrastructure. We expect trainees to arrive prepared, engaged, ready to learn, and committed to maintaining the safety standards required for this work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a DOT physical and a company drug test?
• This role requires heavy manual labor outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow. Please describe any experience you have working in these conditions (this does not have to be professional trade experience. Shoveling, landscaping, farm work, or heavy outdoor chores all count).

• Please describe your experience driving large vehicles (such as a U-Haul, large pickup trucks, box trucks, or towing a trailer). Please include what types of vehicles you have driven, whether it was for personal or professional use, and how comfortable you are handling a larger vehicle on the road.
• Please describe your experience working at heights. Include the types of environments or situations where you have worked at heights, approximately how high, and how comfortable you are in those conditions. It does not have to be professional.
• Do you have unrestricted, off‑street parking at your residence where a company‑issued commercial bucket truck can be legally and consistently parked overnight? This must be at your home and must not be subject to HOA, apartment, or municipal restrictions on commercial vehicles.
• What is the most physically demanding job, activity, sport, or project you have done consistently, and what did it involve?
• This position requires full attendance at two consecutive weeks of paid training in West Berlin, NJ and Trainer, PA. Please explain any potential scheduling, transportation, family, or work obligations that could prevent you from attending both weeks in full.
• This position requires operating a company vehicle. Do any of the following apply to you? Less than 3 years of unrestricted licensed driving experience? (Time spent driving under a learner's permit, junior license, provisional license, restricted license, or similar driving privilege does not count.) 2 or more at-fault accidents within the past 3 years? 3 or more moving violations within the past 3 years? A currently suspended or revoked driver's license?

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $17 - $18