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Temporary Outside Plant Technician

West Sacramento, California

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Outside Plant Technician

Use your heavy machinery experience to keep customer connected by installing, testing and repairing services on a larger scale.

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 Outside Plant Technician earns between $897.50 - $1942.5.00 Weekly. With our amazing wage opportunities, our average starting earnings begin at $46670.00 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 · 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 (may vary by state and based on bargaining group to which you are hired). · Adoption Reimbursement · Disability Benefits (short 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.

Works with heavy duty power equipment and hand tools in the construction and repair of outside plant cable facilities, conduit and pole lines; Loads required tools and material into assigned Company vehicle with manual gearshift/transmission and drives or rides to work locations; May drive vehicles with three or more axles or tow other vehicles of 6,000 pounds or more. Will be required to obtain Class A Driver's License once on the job. (this includes passing a Federal DOT Medical Examination) Will be required to have their California Class A Driver s License within the first six months after their hire date; All employees who hold a commercial vehicles driver's license and, as part of their job function are required or may be required to operate a motor vehicle whose Gross Combination Weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 lbs. or, is designated to transport 15 or more passengers, including the driver or, is of any size and is used in transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding under federal regulations will be required to participate in federally mandated drug and alcohol testing programs; Receives verbal and/or written work orders and instructions from supervisor; Reviews and analyzes complex schematic drawings to determine work to be done, methods and sequence of tasks; Performs various types of construction operations which all require heavy physical labor and lifting; Required to follow standards and practices while meeting service deadlines; Performs housekeeping duties for assigned Company vehicles and various work locations for the safety of the employee and protection of the facilities under construction; Communicates and coordinates with other work groups to perform test on work-in-progress or completed work and obtains additional information regarding work assignment; Performs preventative maintenance on all assigned company tools, equipment and motor vehicle; Performs repetitive tasks, e.g., manually digging poles/and or holes; Responds to customer inquiries about products, work operations, etc., during field contacts; Uses hand tools to connect wires to terminals and to attach and detach various kinds of hardware to cables, etc. Work with color-coded wires; Uses testing equipment to check for gas in manholes and cleans water and debris from manholes; Must meet specific quality, production and safety standards; Works with tools, equipment and cable that may be heavy which have to be loaded and unloaded from Company vehicle, moved or rearranged; Will be expected to be the Company's and customer's advocate; Performs time reporting tasks on a daily basis; May be required to climb non-stepped poles with the use of climbers.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
Must be able to distinguish between different wire and conductor colors.
For positions requiring a California Class A Driver’s License, candidates must pass a state physical exam and participate in federally mandated drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment and random screenings.

Work Schedule

Standard shifts are 8 or 10 hours, Monday through Friday.
Night, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required.
Candidates must be available for emergency callouts and overtime.
Shift assignments are based on seniority.
Travel may be required, including temporary assignments outside the local area.

Work Environment

Maximum allowable body weight (including tools and gear) is 325 lbs.
Outdoor work in all weather conditions (e.g., rain, snow, heat).
Work at heights on poles (up to 45 feet), ladders (up to 28 feet), and aerial lifts.
Proximity to high-voltage transmission lines during elevated work.
Extended work in confined underground spaces such as manholes and service boxes.
Tasks may involve working in tight spaces and exposure to dirt, oil, grease, dust, mud, and water.
Compliance with hazardous waste handling protocols is required.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hard hats, and heeled boots must be worn at all times.

Weekly Hours:

Time Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Location:

West Sacramento, California

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-68274 Date posted 06/03/2025

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