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Construction Crewmember I

Cox Communications
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Newport News
Mar 06, 2025
The Construction Crewmember I 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. Coordinates and conducts quality assurance on vendor field work. 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 maintaining proper spacing from energized conductors as well as height requirements as prescribed in the GO05, GO198, NESC, NEC, utility and Cox construction specifications. Lays conduit and install joint trenches for underground cable while coordinating with other utilities. 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. Performs routine work to locate and mark underground cable lines in order to perform digs and other construction work to minimize cable damages. Inspects for location of placement of facilities, work of contract labor, depth trenches and follows underground construction standards. Marks placement of cable plant. Coordinates contract labor for construction projects and inspects final work. 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. May splice, repair, and activate fiber optic circuits and implement corrective and preventive action. May assist with the maintenance of fiber transport system, nodes and reverse laser transmitters and receivers. Ensures that work performed in a timely and professional manner and meets all regulations, specifications and standards set forth by the company and government agencies. May enter data into computerized databases to track homes passed, maintain serviceability information, or node splits. May obtain construction permits, utility permits and pole applications including make-ready, right-of-way, railroad, road bore and crossing permits. Create and file traffics plans for construction projects. Qualifications: Minimum High School Diploma/GED Generally less than 2 years' experience in a related field (i.e. Utility aerial construction) Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required Requires working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to lift 75 pounds Preferred Experience in aerial utility construction strongly preferred Familiarity with NESC construction rules and regulations Familiarity with state and federal safety regulations USD 26.06 - 39.13 per hour Compensation: Hourly base pay rate is $26.06 - $39.13/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. 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, and parental leave. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. About Cox Communications Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today! About Cox Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today! 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. 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