Telephone Line Worker

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have formal training or working knowledge of analog, digital, and IP-based communications systems including telephone systems, public address systems, digital signage systems, and uninterruptible power systems..

• Must have formal training or working knowledge of physical fiber optic cable systems, including singlemode, multimode, fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, termination, connectors, indoor installation,  outdoor installation,

• Required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate an Authority or personal vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have good hearing and vision, including color recognition.

• Must be physically fit in order to climb ladders, stairs, poles, walk elevated structures, right-of-ways, subways, enter manholes and walk underground tunnels or pass ways.

• Must be able to lift, maneuver and carry material weight up to 100 pounds.

• Must be able to work in confined spaces in a standing, kneeling or bending positions for extended amount of time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work with gauges, hand tools, digital and analog volt, ohm and amp meters, tone generators, lineman test sets, tone generators and oscilloscopes.

• Ability to splice, terminate and repair outside plant fiber and copper cables.

• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, wiring diagrams and schematic drawings.

• Ability to cut and form conduit, and trace and troubleshoot communication wire.

• Ability to write and express oneself in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with various levels of Authority personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposed to dirt, loud noise, various light and weather conditions.

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:

• UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY
• QUALIFICATIONS
• JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.

Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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