Cable Technician (ID# 599)

Cable Technician (ID# 599) Volarify Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time $24 - $32 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Paid training Safety equipment provided Qualifications Driver's License Driving Full Job Description Position Overview We are urgently hiring 4-5 experienced Cable Technicians for underground copper cable removal in manholes and duct systems in Ft Myers Beach, FL. This is hands-on, physical work involving manhole entry, cable cutting, pulling, and segmenting legacy copper cable (primarily 1800-pair gel-filled cable). Crew Composition (per team) - DOE  2 × Confined Space Entrants  2 × Safety Attendants / Hole Watch  1 × Entry Supervisor / Operator (trailer-mounted winch) Key Responsibilities  Enter manholes and perform confined space cable removal activities  Cut, pull, and segment large copper cables using sheath slitters, reciprocating saws, pulling grips, and winch systems  Work safely as part of a 5-person crew in underground and surface operations  Follow all confined space entry, safety, and gas monitoring procedures  Maintain a strong safety mindset in hot, humid, and traic environments Minimum Requirements  Minimum 1-2 years of underground telecom construction or cable removal experience (copper or fiber)  Hands-on experience cutting and removing large copper cables (sheath slitting, reciprocating saw work, pulling grips, etc.) — critical  Current, valid Confined Space Entry Certification (preferred). If not current, training will be provided and fully paid for prior to start date  Valid driver's license with a clean driving record  Physically fit and able to work in hot, humid Florida conditions  Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail Nice-to-Have Qualifications  OSHA 10 or 30 certification  Experience with gel-filled cable or manhole gas monitoring  Additional OSHA certifications (trenching, excavation, etc.) What We Provide  All safety equipment (4-gas monitors, tripods, blowers, harnesses, etc.)  Tyvek coveralls and full PPE  All tools and equipment (reciprocating saws, pulling grips, winch systems, etc.)  Paid Confined Space certification training (if needed)  Steel or composite toe boots are the only item you need to provide Compensation & Opportunity  Competitive hourly rates based on position + overtime  4-week paid trial period  Excellent opportunity for long-term employment (3-4 years) across 14 states for strong performers