Outside Plant Technician (Apprentice)

Company: AT&T
Location: Dolton
Posted on: April 11, 2021

Job Description:

LOOKING FOR A COMPANY THAT VALUES YOUR POTENTIAL? Our current Term Full-time Outside Plant Technicians ensures our customers have the connectivity they need to enjoy our services. A job with AT&T as an Outside Plant Technician can provide many advantages starting with your paycheck: Outside Plant Technicians work 40 hours per week earning up to 54,262 per year in total compensation and will get a pay increase every 6 months until they reach top pay of $87,906 and then every year thereafter! Youll gain some pretty cool perks like: * 50% off AT&T mobile products and services and $10 per month for DTV! * Discounts on accessories, that means you always have access to the coolest gadgets around. * Discounts on connected car plans, Internet of Things plans, wireless home phone and accessories. * Company provided vehicles and tools We have an amazing benefits package, including: * Medical, dental, and vision coverage * 401(k) plan * Tuition reimbursement * Paid time off, and more! What you'll do as an AT&T Outside Plant Technician: * Work outside our customers homes to install, connect, rearrange and/or dismantle various forms of telephone and cable wiring. * Youll be a vital point of contact for repairs and maintenance. * Operate heavy duty electrical and hydraulic equipment. * Digging holes, placing poles, laying cable and conduit, unreeling, and/or pulling and stringing wire and cable from pole to pole. Additional duties may also include, but are not limited to the following: * Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches or detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cable, building or poles. * Climbs poles or uses bucket trucks and enters tunnels, manholes and trenches to place materials. * Operates light and/or heavy duty electrical and hydraulic equipment and hand tools in the installation, repair and maintenance of outside plant facilities. * Operates propane or gas-powered compressors. * May perform other duties such as ordering supplies, materials, interpreting blueprints and specifications and logging extra supplies, material and hours. * Uses and/or wears appropriate safety equipment. Qualifications - External In order to qualify for this position, you must have the following: * Valid state drivers license * Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restrictions * Ability to lift and move up to 100lbs * Ability to work in confined spaces and climb poles and ladders * AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws * Qualify on pre-employment screening:

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