AT&T - Outside Technical Positions - Houma, LA.

Status : Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project Job Category : Installation/Maintenance/Repair Reference Code: : 0803800 AT&T - Outside Technical Positions - Houma, LA. We're the new AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world.LOOKING FOR A COMPANY THAT VALUES YOUR POTENTIAL? A job with AT&T as an Outside Technician can provide you with exactly that!   Don’t miss this opportunity to join the company recognized by Fortune magazine as America’s Most Admired Telecommunications Company and named one of the 2007 Top Companies for Minorities by The Diversity Network.  Take advantage of our paid training and wide range of career possibilities. AT&T offers a competitive salary, company provided vehicle and tools and benefits that include medical, dental, paid vacation, and more! Our Outside Technicians work both inside and outside to test and repair equipment and services for our customers.  What you’ll do as an AT&T Service Technician:  Install, rearrange, maintain, and remove customer premise wiring/cable and facilities Interact with customers and represent AT&T in your community Analyze trouble conditions and determine work to be done Work on telephone poles and ladders, indoors and outdoors at homes or businesses What you’ll do as an AT&T Outside Plant Technician: Place aerial and underground copper and fiber cable Perform various jobs with copper splicing and assist in fiber splicing Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, air pipe and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations. Work with heavy duty power equipment and small tools in the installation, repair and maintenance of outside plant facilities What you’ll do as an AT&T Facility Technician: Splice copper and fiber cables in all environments (aerial, buried, underground and buildings) Coordinate work operations with other employees and with customers, as well as maintaining company records Repair and maintain cable plant, fiber optic plant and digital loop carrier equipment Operates hydraulic aerial lifts (buckets) and ladders mounted on trucks.In addition to possessing strong communication skills, our Outside Technicians must: Possess a valid state drivers license and non-negligent driving record Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restrictions Perceive differences in wire and cable colors Climb poles up to 18 feet high, climb ladders and work aloft with hand tools Lift and/or pull up to 120lbs Work outside in all kinds of weather Work in attics, basements, crawl spaces, manholes and other similar places Use computers including hand-held models to update work status and check new assignments Work mandatory overtime and holidays as service conditions require Obtain satisfactory results from a background/employment history investigation and drug screening Qualify on pre-employment screening:Basic Electricity TestPhysical Abilities Evaluation (PAE) Test study guides can be found here. For additional training on Basic Electricity, visit www.bellsouthacademy.com.  Individuals holding this job title may be required to perform the above job duties with or without "reasonable accommodations."