Cable Splicing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Cable Splicing TechnicianLocation: Kerrville, TXHill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (HCTC) is seeking a full-time Cable Splicing Technician to join our team. The selected candidate must reside in the Hill Country area or within a 90-mile radius.Are you ready to advance your career with a trusted, community-focused telecommunications provider? If so, we'd love to hear from you!Why Join HCTC?HCTC offers competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience and an excellent benefits package, including:Medical, dental, and vision coverageLife and disability insurancePension and 401(k) retirement plansPaid holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)Paid Family Leave (4 weeks)Tuition reimbursementLow-cost internet servicesOpportunities for technical training and professional developmentAbout UsHCTC has been connecting the Texas Hill Country since 1951, when the cooperative was established to bring telephone service to underserved rural communities. Today, we provide high-speed broadband and telecommunications services throughout the region while continuing our cooperative tradition of investing in the communities we serve.Our employees perform meaningful work that directly supports the communication needs of their friends, neighbors, local businesses, and communities.Role OverviewAs a Cable Splicing Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining and expanding HCTC's telecommunications network. Responsibilities include:Splicing copper and fiber optic cables in indoor and outdoor environmentsInstalling copper and fiber terminals on various cable sizesManaging slack and grounding cables in neat splice casesPerforming mid-sheath splices and assisting with construction lineman dutiesCreating and interpreting splicing schematics and diagramsDocumenting staking sheets and supporting project timelines through inspections and designPerforming assigned cutoversQualificationsEducation and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent2 years of relevant telecom construction experience preferredSpecialized skills training/certification may be requiredCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust have a valid Class C Texas driver's licenseIf relocating to Texas from another state or country, must have a valid driver's license equivalent to a Texas Class C and obtain a Texas license within 30 daysMust maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under HCTC's standard auto insurance policyMust have and maintain, or be able to obtain, a Class A Commercial Driver's LicensePole Climbing Certification (or ability to attain within 6 months of hire) requiredScheduleFull -time, 40 hours per week. Occasional after-hours work may be required.Ready to Apply?We value your time, so our application process is quick and mobile-friendly. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, complete our simple 3-minute application today. We look forward to meeting you!