About Us: Motive is a full service, self-performing, turnkey, infrastructure solutions provider for the wireless and wireline telecommunications industry. We are a single point of accountability for designing, building, upgrading, and maintaining your networks. No project hands-off minimizes overall development time & cost and maximizes quality control. Our areas of expertise are Site acquisition, Architecture, engineering & design, Project & construction management, Installation & maintenance, Product Sales & Distribution.
Purpose and Scope:
The Copper Splicing Technician will splice and maintain copper cable as well as various communication equipment for both landline and wireless communications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Install, repair and test copper cables using bucket trucks or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or confined spaces.
Must be able to work safely, strictly follow safety guidelines working in the vicinity of power, working aloft, working in confined spaces, building rooftops through basements and roadside.
Climb stepped and non-stepped utility poles to access work areas. Climbing with gaffs required.
Able to connect and rearrange cable facilities per Splice Documents.
Clean or maintain tools or test equipment. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. Maintain work equipment or machinery.
Read and interpret blueprints and splice Diagrams
Job Requirements
Details:
Qualifications:
3+ years of OSP lineman, telecommunications experience preferred
Properly climb wood poles with the ability to safely use ladders
Candidate should be able to perform all duties in telecom construction
Interpret engineering work plans
Experience with OTDR Testing and Trouble shooting
Knowledge of Cable Size, Count and Color Code
Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Must be able to carry 70 lbs., to include an extension ladder
Must be able to work at heights of 45' feet
Must be able to bend, stand, sit, crawl, climb and lift throughout work shift
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Must have a valid Driver's License
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to pass drug and background screening
Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restriction
Working Conditions:
Splicing Technicians must be comfortable working at great heights and in confined spaces. You must be able to climb utility poles balance while working on them.
The work often requires that you drive utility vehicles and work outdoors.
Splicing Technicians often must work under challenging weather conditions, such as in snow, wind, rain, and extreme heat and cold.
Travel and weekend work may be required
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work in aerial buckets that have a restriction of 300 pounds with PPE and tools.
Ability to lift and move up to 70 pounds including ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladder, (approx. 28 ft high and 75 pounds).