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Limited Term Cable Splicing Technician - A

Villa Park, Illinois

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Cable Splicing Technician

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

Skills profile

Connect customers in your community to the latest tech and services in opportunities that are as wide as the open road.

Life as a Technician

What’s this job really like? Here’s a glimpse at what our technicians do.

Job Description:

Our Cable Splicing Technicians start off earning between $17.16 to $29.16 per hour. With our amazing wage opportunities, our average starting earnings begin at $60,658 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

Ready to take your career on the road to success? Apply today!

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Weekly Hours:

Time Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Location:

Villa Park, Illinois

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

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. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

Job ID R-74099 Date posted 07/19/2025

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