Location: Mesa,AZ, USA
Company
Cox Communications, Inc.
Job Family Group
Construction
Job Profile
Construction Crewmember I
Management Level
Individual Contributor
Flexible Work Option
No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location
Travel %
No
Work Shift
Day
Compensation
Hourly base pay rate is $25.58 - $38.37/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Job Description
Role Responsibilities
Constructs, builds, repairs, and inspects Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) networks to provide voice, video, and data to residential and commercial customers. Coordinates with other utilities for permits, joint trench, pole applications, and service issues.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions
* Constructs new and rebuilds aerial hardware including strand placement, tensioning, grounding, bonding, guy and anchor installation. Assures grounds are at or below maximum allowable resistance for proper network protection.
* Responsible for working on underground plant projects.
* Responsible for working on MDU projects.
* Responsible for maintaining proper spacing from energized conductors as well as height requirements as prescribed in the NESC, NEC, utility and Cox construction specifications.
* Repairs and maintains overhead and underground lines. Responds to and determines proper course of action in emergency call-in situations to repair damaged cable lines. Replaces or reroutes cables and splices electronic equipment.
* Participates in the construction and /or repair of fiber, coax, and copper plant for networks. May coordinate and inspect work done by contract labor.
Uses computerized tools and programs (Oracle) to coordinate bill of materials, purchase materials, maintain inventory levels, reconciles invoices, street release forms, zone changes, as well as computerized mapping systems.
* Ensures that work is performed in a timely and professional manner and meets all regulations, specifications and standards set forth by the company and government agencies.
* May order materials or coordinate with administrative personnel; may verify and reconcile invoices.
* May inspect construction work or coordinate inspection assignments.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
* BA/BS with less than 2 years of experience or 4 years education/equivalency with no degree in related field (Outside Plant Construction, Field Network/Maintenance or Field Operations)
* Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to accurately read maps, blueprints and evaluate technical data.
* Must have the ability to climb ladders to heights.
* Must have ability to lift 80 pounds.
* Must have the ability to safely operate large construction vehicles as well as aerial lifts.
* Must be able obtain required licenses to drive large construction vehicles
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with Microsoft office suite.
* Must have a working understanding of the Cox outside plant.
Benefits
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
About Us
Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, that's true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, we're creating a world that is smarter and more connected. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.