Underground Construction Technician

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Full Time San Antonio, Texas Posted 03/23/2026 Areas of interest: Construction, Engineering, Field Operations Requisition Number: 2026-70925 EFR118
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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Are you ready to lay the foundation for your career path? Our Underground Construction Technicians play a crucial role in building and maintaining our fiber optic network - keeping people connected to what matters most. You will operate construction equipment and install, repair, and locate conduits, vaults, pedestals, fiber & hybrid fiber coax (HFC) cables.


What our Underground Construction Technicians Enjoy Most About the Role

  • Travel, including overnight stays, is a regular part of the job. Hotel accommodation and per diem are provided for overnight stays during the work week.  
  • Drive Project Success: Become a subject matter expert in safely and accurately placing fiber optic cables, reading fiber maps, and collaborating with Field Operations and contractors.
  • Hands-on Learning: Work on a range of projects including operating heavy machinery, using hand tools, site restoration, post construction projects, maintaining records, and more.
  • Unlimited Potential: Advance your career with opportunities for self-progression and professional growth at Spectrum. Leverage our career self-progression plan to move from Level I to Level II, leadership positions, and beyond.

Working Conditions

Construction Technicians work outdoors in all kinds of weather and at various heights, including adverse conditions, day or night and often near power lines and electricity. You are exposed to dust, dirt, noise, insects, rodents, pets, cleaning solutions and may work indoors in poorly ventilated areas. Standing is required 50-70% of the time. Travel, including overnight stays, is a regular part of the job.


Required Qualifications

  • Education:
    • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Experience:
    • Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record within company-required standards
    • 2 – 4 + years OSP Underground construction/maintenance experience
  • Technical Skills:
    • Fluent in English
    • Knowledge of outside plant construction standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • CDL A
  • OSHA 10 certification
  • Fiber Placement and Equipment experience


EFR118 2026-70925 2026

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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.


Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

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FCC Unit: 13551 Business Unit: Field Operations Zip Code: 78247

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