Underground Construction Technician
- Location
- Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Do you thrive in hands-on environments and enjoy working outdoors with advanced network technology? As a Construction Technician at Spectrum, you’ll play a vital role in building and maintaining our network infrastructure. Your dedication ensures reliable connectivity for communities and strengthens Spectrum’s commitment to superior customer service.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Understand and follow safety requirements and standards while supporting various construction projects
- Move, secure, load and unload cable equipment, tools and materials
- Dig and restore holes and trenches, bury conduit and cables to support network construction
- Pull lasher, strand and cable between poles to build aerial network infrastructure
- Perform traffic control and flagging to ensure safe worksites
- Operate and maintain crew vehicles
Working Conditions
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night, including in poorly ventilated areas
- Stand 50-70% of the time, carry and operate extension ladders, and climb poles as required
- Travel weekly with overnight stays as business needs dictate
- Work overtime, weekends or second shifts and participate in on-call rotation as needed
What You’ll Bring to Spectrum Required Qualifications Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
- Close and peripheral vision with ability to adjust focus and differentiate wire sizes and colors
- Ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladders up to 28 feet and 75 pounds as needed
- Ability to climb poles using gaffs, hooks and climbing belt with a 350-pound weight limit as needed
- Ability to travel between territories and facilities in inclement weather using a company vehicle
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with computer operating systems and software applications
- Ability to complete documentation accurately
- Licenses
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record meeting Spectrum’s standards
Preferred Qualifications Skills
• Knowledge of basic electronic testing equipment such as ohm meters
- Knowledge of basic electronic testing equipment such as ohm meters
- Ability to obtain all necessary state licenses for installing or servicing security services as needed
- CDL or ability to obtain CDL
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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
Get to Know Us Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products. Watch this video to learn more. Grow Your Career Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.
From Charter Communications, Inc.'s careers page (Company careers page), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 19 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job