Underground Construction Technician

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Full Time Wausau, Wisconsin Posted 08/10/2026 Areas of interest: Construction, Technician, Field Operations Requisition Number: 2026-80062-4 EFR130
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you thrive in hands-on environments and enjoy working outdoors with advanced network technology? As a Construction Technician at Spectrum, you’ll play a vital role in building and maintaining our network infrastructure. Your dedication ensures reliable connectivity for communities and strengthens Spectrum’s commitment to superior customer service.


How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Understand and follow safety requirements and standards while supporting various construction projects
  • Move, secure, load and unload cable equipment, tools and materials
  • Dig and restore holes and trenches, bury conduit and cables to support network construction
  • Pull lasher, strand and cable between poles to build aerial network infrastructure
  • Perform traffic control and flagging to ensure safe worksites
  • Operate and maintain crew vehicles

Working Conditions

  • Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night, including in poorly ventilated areas
  • Stand 50-70% of the time, carry and operate extension ladders, and climb poles as required
  • Travel weekly with overnight stays as business needs dictate
  • Work overtime, weekends or second shifts and participate in on-call rotation as needed

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

Skills

  • Close and peripheral vision with ability to adjust focus and differentiate wire sizes and colors
  • Ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladders up to 28 feet and 75 pounds as needed
  • Ability to climb poles using gaffs, hooks and climbing belt with a 350-pound weight limit as needed
  • Ability to travel between territories and facilities in inclement weather using a company vehicle
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Familiarity with computer operating systems and software applications
  • Ability to complete documentation accurately
  • Licenses
  • Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record meeting Spectrum’s standards

Preferred Qualifications

Skills

  • Knowledge of basic electronic testing equipment such as ohm meters

Licenses

  • Ability to obtain all necessary state licenses for installing or servicing security services as needed
  • CDL or ability to obtain CDL

EFR130 2026-80062 2026

Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.


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


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FCC Unit: 13557 Business Unit: Field Operations Zip Code: 54403

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