Cable Maintenance Technician

General Summary:   

Performs skilled technical duties relating to the construction, installation, and maintenance of telecommunications, outside plant copper and fiber facilities, voice and data equipment, and other associated telecommunications equipment. 

Essential Job Functions / Certifications:

• Installs and maintains aerial and buried service wiring and cables, including new construction splicing, ongoing cable maintenance, and cable pair troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.


• Performs duties related to copper and fiber cable troubleshooting, and line and other facility quality standards.


• Performs skilled duties related to copper and fiber splicing, and preventive cable maintenance.


• Installs plant facilities according to the drawing provided by Engineering.


• Installs, splices, and turns up FTTX facilities.


• Performs facilities maintenance required for trouble tickets.


• Performs copper and fiber facilities locates as needed.


• Prepares various documents, such as time sheets, work order summaries, inventory usage and request forms, etc.


• Keeps service truck fully stocked with required inventory items to perform job duty.


• Performs service orders from the Central Office switch to the customer premises as needed.


• Performs all testing required for installation of POTS and DATA services over copper and fiber optic facilities.


• Cross-trains with Network and Plant personnel to install complex outside plant or central office systems.


• Performs required documentation of service orders, maintenance visits, troubles, and work orders.


• Is familiar with all facilities of the local exchange distribution network.


• Ability to navigate and interpret standard telecommunication prints and mapping.


• Ability to obtain and maintain Class A CDL


• Ability to obtain and maintain Tower Climbing and Rescue certification with Biennial renewal.


• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma plus 2 years of experience.


• Ability to hold a valid Wyoming or Idaho Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:

Working Conditions:

Work generally will be accomplished in an office setting.  Some travel may be required. Work hours are generally 20-40 hours per week depending on classification.  

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.