Field Cable Technician

EnerSys® is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. 

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Job Purpose

Under supervision, assist in construction and maintenance of fiber optic, coax, and telecom lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform storm restoration under supervision
• Comply with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to company, state and federal laws
• Work with customer's specifications
• Under supervision, operate equipment as necessary to complete jobs, i.e. bucket truck, digger derrick, tensioners, rope rigs, lashing equipment, etc.
• Under supervision, connect and disconnect, install and remove, move and transfer various communication devices on customers facilities, i.e. taps, line extenders, amplifiers, power distribution boxes, splice enclosures, etc.
• Under supervision, perform storm restoration
• Under supervision, perform various duties related to customer service including service changes, troubleshooting service outages
• Comply with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to company, state and federal laws
• Maintain inventories of material and equipment for regional use, and transport needed equipment to the job site 
• Maintain a close interface with the team and with all customer stakeholders regarding schedules, quality, and standards 
• Implement customers’ standards of safety, installation quality, processes, and communication methods
• Enforce standards of professionalism, quality, safety, metrics, and processes 
• Accurately track all time and expenses, and report back to the project management office using approved methods
• Support sales team, cultivating customer relationships, identifying opportunities, and delivering consistent quality and value
• Travel expected (50-75%)

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma
• 1-2 years of construction experience or related field
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to obtain valid Class A CDL driver's license within 90 days of hire date
• Good interpersonal, communication skills 
• Good organizational, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of basic and advanced installation principles
• A rudimentary knowledge of OH fiber construction

 

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in operation of lashing equipment, conduit installation, OH and UG cable installation 

General Job Requirements

• Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilos on a daily continuous basis. Anything heavier will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
• This position requires you to drive a company vehicle. Therefore, you must be able to pass the company’s driving requirements. Certain vehicles may also require a specific drivers license and have additional driving requirements.
• This position is exposed to harmful materials such as lead/fiberglass products. Periodic blood tests are required to measure the level of lead. Precautions are take