SENIOR OUTSIDE PLANT UTILITY ASSOCIATE

Job ID: 2020-26063
Location: 500 Brush Ave, Bronx, NY 10461

Altice USA is a cutting-edge communications, media, and tech company. We connect people to what matters most to them; texting with friends, advertising that resonates, or binge watching their favorite show. Our differentiated approach centers around technologies that push the envelope and deliver the ultimate customer experience. We re building a workforce that attracts and retains the best talent, not only to meet the needs of our customers, but that also reflects the diverse communities we serve. We re not the only ones who have seen it; we ve recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America s Best Employers as well as by the Human Rights Campaign, DiversityInc Magazine, and Cablefax for our diversity & inclusion program.

Perform various critical support functions for the local construction department. Support the local construction AOM and supervisors in expediting all assigned projects. Act as a liaison between the construction department and various governmental agencies including but not limited to state, county, city and local agencies.

Responsibilities:

* Create, oversee and/or participate in the submission of detailed engineering plans as required by various municipalities and governmental agencies.

* Act as a liaison between underwriter and P.E. to help facilitate power supply electrical inspection and activation.

* Assist in the engineering and negotiations of interference projects (Maintain and Support) with various City contractors. (NYC)

* Perform field investigations and retrieve documentation related to third party claims (personal injury) litigation as well as third party system damages.

* Prepare Requests For Proposals (RFP s) for large projects that require more than $25,000 in labor.

* Attend, on behalf of Cablevision, Department of Transportation (DOT) meetings to establish cost estimates on planned DOT projects.

* Attend environmental control board (ECB) hearings as requested, to represent Cablevision (NYC)

* Attend various municipal meetings for large utility related projects

* Act as a liaison between risk management and the construction department to update and maintain various bonds and insurance certificates

* Coordinate police detail

* Attend examination before trail (EBT)/depositions on behalf of Cablevision

* Act as a liaison between Cablevision and various railroad agencies to facilitate right-of-way within railroad owned properties.

* Participate in special projects and perform other various duties from time to time as requested by the construction AOM and/or construction supervisors.

* Includes all duties and responsibilities of a Utility Associate

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Valid States Drivers License. Ability to operate and maintain vehicles. Electrical or general construction experience. Good written and oral communications skills. Ability to read road maps and System design prints. Knowledge of all mdu, aerial, underground and BA construction materials and equipment, including technical familiarity with CATV system plant components and home wiring. Knowledge of aerial and underground construction procedures and specifications. Knowledge of mdu and B/A construction procedures and specifications. Knowledge of grounding and bonding specifications. Knowledge of basic design calculations. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Required. Knowledge of ETS & Remedy a plus. Prior utility field experience and NESC/NEC code understanding. Two years experience as OSP-Utility Field Associate preferred.

Altice USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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