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5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

Position Title: Technician, Small Cell

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Level I Technician, Small Cell  will provide entry-level assistance in the installation of power and communication cable on new and existing utility and light poles throughout the United States.  This position will work in and around bucket trucks.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Mid-level ability to install radios, base station equipment, conduit, DC power wiring and fiber optic cables on utility poles or at the base of utility pole
• Mid-level ability to install and test low voltage DC power wiring and fiber optic cables
• Mid-level knowledge of print reading
• Mid-level ability to take pre and post construction photos for construction closeout packages
• Connects and rearranges cable facilities associated with aerial, buried, underground and in buildings according to engineering design by utilizing hand tools and specialized equipment
• Ability to perform work at heights of 50ft tall or less on utility poles
• Ability to operate a bucket truck, install and test cellular RF cabling and antennas
• Installs RF cabling, radios and antennas along with associated power, fiber and signal cabling.
• Supports the setup and shut down of utility construction projects including traffic control in various conditions including highways, side streets, parking lots, downtown locations, etc.
• Safety is the expectation, always follows the required safety practices while performing safety sensitive duties
• Performs other position duties when requested

Success Factors:

• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
• Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail Oriented- a high level of attention to detail is required
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skill
• Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriente
• The ability to support a fast-paced, demanding work schedule; could include late evenings and/or weekends when requested.
• Ability to be up 50 ft in the air and can lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Expert knowledge of utilization of common small hand tools including but not limited to: wrenches, drills, screw driver
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills 

Experience and Education:

• OSHA 10 Certification preferred
• Experience operating a bucket truck is preferred
• First Aid/CPR Certification preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is Required.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.
• When working on site, will be required to wear common protective safety equipment.
• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels while onsite
• Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, humidity and rain.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.