Telecommunications Helper - Alhambra

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Telecommunication Helper at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll be responsible for the construction, inspection, maintenance, and restoration of all overhead and underground Transmission Telecom facilities. All Telecommunication Helpers may progress into the Transmission Telecom Apprentice Program after their initial six months. Because of this, we are searching for those who want to thrive, go above and beyond, and innovate with us.

As a Telecommunication Helper, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions, and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to tackle the challenge to help us build the future?

Responsibilities

• Assists Transmission Telecom Crews to build and maintain Southern California Edison’s Telecom fiber optic, copper, and microwave system.
• Loads and unloads reels, arms, hardware, and other material.
• Raises/lowers material and tools by use of handline.
• Dismantles material removed from the line and places on trucks.
• Digs holes for poles and anchors.
• Pulls fiber and copper cable and guys to tension.
• Operates equipment under close supervision, while handling heavy material, cable reels, and other loads.
• Gains knowledge of tools, materials, equipment, and methods related to Telecom construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Operates Telcom specific equipment and machinery used in overhead and underground construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Performs manual labor functions as instructed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience or training with basic construction activities.
• Possess a valid Class A motor vehicle operator's license.
  
  

The Preferred

• Experience with tools, materials, equipment, and methods utilized in overhead and underground Telecom construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• A certificate of completion from an SCE-accredited training program with Pole Climbing Endorsement such as East LA Skills Center, LA Trade Tech, Northwest Lineman's College, Electrical Lineman Apprentice, Electrical Line Worker or Electrical Utility Program.
• CPR certification from Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  
  

You should know

• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, and hiring process, and more!
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• Relocation does not apply to this position.
• This position is a Department of Transportation (DOT) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.
  
  

Testing

• This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: EEI CAST (5108), and Groundman Physical Performance Test (4015). Candidates who have previously passed these assessments, in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.
• The EEI CAST is held in Irwindale, California. The Groundman Physical Performance Test is held in Chino or Westminster, California. We do not offer travel reimbursement for this position. Please note that the EEI CAST and Physical are held on different days, usually a few weeks apart.
  
  

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.