Job: AT&T Outside Plant Technician - Sheffield, AL

Location: AL-Sheffield
Schedule: Full-time
LOOKING FOR A COMPANY THAT VALUES YOUR POTENTIAL?

A job with AT&T as an Outside Plant Technician can provide you with exactly that!

Don't miss this opportunity to join the company recognized by Fortune magazine as the World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company and named as one of the 2008 Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc.


Take advantage of our paid training and wide range of career possibilities. AT&T offers a competitive salary, company provided vehicle and tools and benefits that include medical, dental, paid vacation, and more!

Our Outside Plant Technicians work both inside and outside to test and repair equipment and services for our customers.

What you'll do as an AT&T Outside Plant Technician:

Place aerial and underground copper and fiber cable
Perform various jobs with copper splicing and assist in fiber splicing
Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, air pipe and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations
Work with heavy duty power equipment and small tools in the installation, repair and maintenance of outside plant facilities

In addition to possessing strong communication skills, our Outside Plant Technicians must:

Possess a valid state drivers license and non-negligent driving record
Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restrictions
Perceive differences in wire and cable colors
Climb poles up to 18 feet high, climb ladders and work aloft with hand tools
Lift and/or pull up to 120lbs
Work outside in all kinds of weather
Work in attics, basements, crawl spaces, manholes and other similar places
Use computers including hand-held models to update work status and check new assignments
Work mandatory overtime and holidays as service conditions require
Obtain satisfactory results from a background/employment history investigation and drug screening
Qualify on pre-employment screening:


Basic Electricity Test



Physical Abilities Evaluation (PAE)
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