Take your career to the next level as an Aerial or Underground Construction Technician at Spectrum. When you join our new and growing team of dedicated technicians, you’ll be entering at ground level, with ample opportunities for advancement. Plus, your work brings internet service to rural communities—helping people connect to what matters most.
Discover why Spectrum is the #1 rural Internet provider in the nation.*
In addition to our ongoing network expansion, Spectrum's multi-year, multi-billion-dollar rural construction initiative will add over 100,000 miles of fiber-optic network infrastructure to deliver gigabit-speed internet access to more than 1 million currently-unserved, mostly rural homes and small businesses across the country. We are driven to provide new services, reach new customers, and accommodate higher traffic volume - as now more than ever our customers rely on the internet to work, learn and stay connected.
*Based on December 2022 FCC Broadband Data Collection locations
Becoming a Construction Technician is just the first step in your career journey with Spectrum. Whether you are a trained technician or new to the trade—now is your opportunity to join during a time of growth.
Connect to More With Your Construction Career at Spectrum
We have a big job—creating the connections people count on. Our Aerial and Underground Construction Technicians are on the road during the workweek, helping to bring connectivity to rural communities.
As a member of the construction team, you'll be provided:
Hotel accommodations.
A per diem for meals for overnight stays during the work week.
Additionally, all Spectrum employees enjoy the benefits of:
Healthcare: Spectrum has absorbed the full cost increase for medical, dental and vision for the last 11 years, keeping employee costs flat.
Paid time off: Paid time off including vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays.
Retirement savings: 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% of pay plus an additional 3% company contribution to a Retirement Accumulation Plan.
Education benefit: Earn an associate degree, bachelor’s degree or professional certificate tuition-free through our partnership with Guild.
Connectivity perks: Free and discounted Spectrum services and deep discounts on Spectrum MobileTM regardless of where you live.
Join Our Aerial and Underground Construction Team
Aerial Construction
Aerial Construction Technician - Responsible for performing complex cable installations in overhead and/or underground environments. Your lineman expertise will enable you to investigate and repair cut fiber optic cables or impairments.
Supervisor, Aerial Construction - Responsible for supervising aerial construction efforts through in house construction teams and contractors for in house teams and contractors for major telecommunications projects. Responsible for In-house productivity, safety and quality of work performed within the aerial construction department.
Underground Construction Technician - Responsible for installing/repairing/ locating Conduits, Vaults, Pedestals, Fiber Optic cable, hybrid fiber coax (HFC), operating utility construction equipment, ground restoration, flagging and general construction.
Supervisor, Underground Construction - Responsible for overseeing horizontal/directional drill rigs and plows and locating equipment supporting major telecommunications infrastructure projects. Coordinate with drill and plow crew and Underground Construction Manager to ensure that crews have materials, permits and proper mark outs to maintain efficient production.
Horizontal Directional Driller/Locator - Responsible for running Vermeer horizontal directional drill rigs and equipment for installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit including fiber optic cable.
