Asheville, NC30+ days ago
Ability to walk over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather while carrying tools and equipment including gaffs, ladders and fully loaded tool belts Ability to safely use weight-bearing equipment (such as gaffs, safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of that equipment Ability to accurately measure distances, using tapes and other measuring devices Ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladder, (approximately 32ft high and 90 pounds) Ability to climb poles using gaffs, hooks and climbing belt as needed Ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires Ability to make cable connections in tight spaces by bending, reaching and twisting Ability to perform job from high places (i.e. poles and roofs) Ability to work while standing 50-70% of the time Ability to work with small components and wires to make cable connections Ability to use handheld communication devices and applications Ability to travel (including during inclement weather) to and from assigned territories and company facilities Ability to work outside for extended periods in any season and/or during inclement weather Familiarity with computer operating systems, and a myriad of consumer and commercial communications devices (e.g., PDAs, smartphones, routers, modems, converters and wireless devices), and computer software applications Ability to complete documentation accurately Moderate understanding of IP networks Basic understanding of Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) Ability to operate appropriate computer or test equipment associated with position (e.g. Must have the ability to safely operate a company vehicle Ability to use basic cable installation tools and hand tools (electric drills, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers) and perform jobs from high places (on poles and roofs,) including climbing poles with proper equipment (safety belt, strap, climbers,) ladders, and bucket trucks (18 to 20 feet,) as determined by the system's requirements.