Current Job Openings
About Us:
Motive is a full service, self-performing, turnkey, infrastructure solutions provider for the wireless and wireline telecommunications industry. We are a single point of accountability for designing, building, upgrading, and maintaining your networks. No project hands-off minimizes overall development time & cost and maximizes quality control. Our areas of expertise are Site acquisition, Architecture, engineering & design, Project & construction management, Installation & maintenance, Product Sales & Distribution.
Motive is a full service, self-performing, turnkey, infrastructure solutions provider for the wireless and wireline telecommunications industry. We are a single point of accountability for designing, building, upgrading, and maintaining your networks. No project hands-off minimizes overall development time & cost and maximizes quality control. Our areas of expertise are Site acquisition, Architecture, engineering & design, Project & construction management, Installation & maintenance, Product Sales & Distribution.
Benefits
* FREE Medical Insurance
* Dental and Vision Insurance
* 401(k) program with company match
* Life Insurance Benefits
* HSA and FSA
* Work boot reimbursement
* Paid time off and paid holidays
* Cellular Discounts
* Paid Overtime
* Per Diem
* Referral Program
Purpose and Scope:
The Copper Splicing Technician will splice and maintain copper cable as well as various communication equipment for both landline and wireless communications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install, repair and test copper cables using bucket trucks or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or confined spaces.
- Must be able to work safely, strictly follow safety guidelines working in the vicinity of power, working aloft, working in confined spaces, building rooftops through basements and roadside.
- Climb stepped and non-stepped utility poles to access work areas. Climbing with gaffs required.
- Able to connect and rearrange cable facilities per Splice Documents.
- Clean or maintain tools or test equipment. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. Maintain work equipment or machinery.
- Read and interpret blueprints and splice Diagrams
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of OSP lineman, telecommunications experience preferred
- Properly climb wood poles with the ability to safely use ladders
- Candidate should be able to perform all duties in telecom construction
- Interpret engineering work plans
- Experience with OTDR Testing and Trouble shooting
- Knowledge of Cable Size, Count and Color Code
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Must be able to carry 70 lbs., to include an extension ladder
- Must be able to work at heights of 45' feet
- Must be able to bend, stand, sit, crawl, climb and lift throughout work shift
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be able to pass drug and background screening
- Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restriction
Working Conditions:
- Splicing Technicians must be comfortable working at great heights and in confined spaces. You must be able to climb utility poles balance while working on them.
- The work often requires that you drive utility vehicles and work outdoors.
- Splicing Technicians often must work under challenging weather conditions, such as in snow, wind, rain, and extreme heat and cold.
- Travel and weekend work may be required
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in aerial buckets that have a restriction of 300 pounds with PPE and tools.
- Ability to lift and move up to 70 pounds including ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladder, (approx. 28 ft high and 75 pounds).
- Ability to work from heights up to 45'
Compensation: $27-33/hr
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Motive Energy Telecommunications provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Motive Energy Telecommunications complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Motive Energy Telecommunications expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected categories.
The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.