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Bridgeview, Illinois

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Cable Splicing Technician

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Complete cable splices to maintain and repair our customers' services while working outdoors in the field.

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Cable Splicing Technician

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  • Tech savvy
  • An effective communicator
  • Personable with excellent customer service skills
  • Able to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
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  • A willingness and interest in learning new technology
  • Critical-thinking skills
  • Integrity and dependability
  • A customer-centric mindset
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  • Always put customer first
  • Work a flexible schedule — including evenings and weekends
  • Possibly work in a confined space or aloft (up to 28 feet)
  • Lift and move up to 80 lbs.
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Job Overview

Job Description:

Our Cable Splicing Technicians start off earning between $14.25 to $28.56 per hour. With our amazing wage opportunities, our average starting earnings begin at $59,410 per year.  Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the first year). At least 6 company designated holidays and additional PTO (based on bargaining group to which you are hired.
  • Sick leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

GENERAL DUTIES

A Cable Splicing Technician works on all types of cable in manholes, trenches and on poles and ladders. Connects repairs and rearranges cable conductors. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 1) Splices and waterproofs coverings of various types. 2) Reviews, interprets and/or analyzes prints, diagrams or schematics. Receives work orders and instructions. 3) Uses hand tools and electrical and mechanical equipment. 4) Drives company vehicle. 5) Performs some repair and maintenance functions on outside plant facilities. 6) Positions SBC as the premier provider of choice. 7) Performs all other duties comparable to the above as assigned. 8) Wears and/or uses appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety practices and procedures.

Our Cable Splicing Technicians must have the following:

  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Non-negligent driving record
  • Meet 275 lbs. weight limit due to safety restrictions
  • Ability to pass a Department of Transportation Physical
  • Ability to perceive differences in wire and cable colors
  • Ability to lift and move up to 100lbs
  • Qualify on pre-employment screening: 

Technical/Mechanical Test III (TMT III)

Test study guides can be found here

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Location:

Bridgeview, Illinois

With our amazing wage opportunities, our average starting earnings per week begin at

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It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.



Job ID R-55620 Date posted 02/08/2025
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Let’s start with the big one: Your work gets rewarded with competitive compensation and benefits. It really does pay to be on our team.

Compensation

Paid Time Off

Our people have class. Literally. We can help you out on approved education costs with our tuition assistance plan.

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Here’s another reason to breathe easy: You and your family get access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance options.

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Wanna make your friends really jealous? You’ll get discounted access to the latest and greatest AT&T products and services — plus other awesome items, like tickets to live events.

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You strike us as an over-achiever (don’t worry, it’s a compliment). Our training and development programs are your ticket to expert status in your job.

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When the day comes that you get some much needed R&R (not that you’d ever want to leave #LifeAtATT) you’ll know your future is set with the AT&T Retirement Savings Plan (ARSP).

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