What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Tech position at MaxxSouth Broadband?
Live to the MAXX—and help make it happen! At MaxxSouth Broadband, we’re committed to connecting people to what matters most—fast, reliable internet, advanced TV and voice services, and unwavering local customer care.
We're looking for a Construction Technician to join our team and help install, maintain, and expand our telecommunications network. In this hands-on role, you'll work with aerial and underground fiber optic and coaxial cable systems, operate construction equipment, and play a key part in delivering reliable telecommunications services to our customers.
What You'll Do
- Install, maintain, and repair aerial and underground telecommunications infrastructure.
- Dig trenches, place conduit, bury cable, and restore work areas.
- Perform underground plant preparation and repairs, including trenching, potholing, backfilling, and replacing conduits, poles, risers, and pedestals.
- Install rigid and semi-rigid coaxial cable systems through aerial and underground construction methods.
- Place and maintain fiber optic and coaxial cable, including splicing and activation activities.
- Read and interpret system prints and construction plans to ensure accurate cable placement.
- Install and ground equipment used to support telecommunications systems.
- Safely operate construction and utility equipment, including bucket trucks and extension ladders.
- Load, unload, and transport tools, materials, and equipment.
- Maintain compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Work independently while effectively managing priorities and deadlines.
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent -required.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record -required.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift up to 75 pounds -required.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Work Environment
This position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain. Employees must be comfortable performing physically demanding tasks, climbing ladders, operating construction equipment, and working at heights while following all safety guidelines.