Aerial Telecom Field Technician (Entry Level)
About the role
Buckley Cable Construction is hiring Coax Splicers. No prior experience is required; the company will teach you the trade. This is not electrical work. You will build and upgrade cable television and broadband systems by working on aerial coax networks from bucket trucks and utility poles. Buckley Cable Construction is a second‑chance employer that regularly hires applicants with criminal backgrounds and focuses on whether you are ready to work and build a career.
Responsibilities
Work as part of a crew upgrading aerial cable systems. You will learn how to install, maintain, and splice hardline coaxial cable while working from bucket trucks and utility poles.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Willing to obtain a DOT Medical Card (company paid)
- Complete onboarding paperwork (including obtaining any needed medical documentation)
Skills
- Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Comfortable working at heights up to 40 feet
- Able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
- Experience using hand tools
- Willing to learn a skilled trade
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Paid training (two weeks)
- Full‑time, year‑round work
- Overtime opportunities
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Company‑provided safety equipment
- Take‑home bucket truck after training
Pay
Starting pay is $18 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule
Paid training classes are offered on October 26, November 9, and December 9 (two weeks of training in West Berlin, NJ). Lodging during training is provided for eligible employees who live two hours or more away.