Installer Fiber Technician- TRAINING AVAILABLE

About the role

Fiber Installation Technician (Cable Installer) work both inside and outside the home and are responsible for the installation and customer experience of new Broadband integrated digital TV, high-speed Internet, and voice services. Training is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Connecting fiber optic jumpers and drops (aerial, buried, and plenum)
• Running temporary fiber drop in a manner that does not pose a safety hazard to the public
• Splicing of fiber drop connectors
• Installation of ONT and power supplies
• Running or reusing COAX or CAT5 wiring
• Burying CAT5/COAX up to 50 ft
• Verification of Internet service and installation of Internet hubs and routers
• Utilization of MOCA technology
• Configuration of customer-owned computers
• Educating customers about Internet access
• If video service is ordered:
  • Running COAX cable to TV boxes
  • Running CAT5E cable from routers to network interface modules
  • Taking DB loss readings at all splitter points and terminated ends
  • Initializing set-up box for activation on fiber network
  • Programming of remote controls
  • Educating customers on video products and services

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record
• Meet safety restriction weight limit of 275 lbs
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including potential excess of normal hours, weekends, and holidays
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen
• Ability to visually perceive differences in wire and cable colors
• Ability to complete on-the-job and/or classroom training
• Ability to be “on call” and “on standby” in relation to the workload

Work Environment

• Regularly works in inclement weather conditions
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation pay
• 401K plan

Company provides vehicle, gas, cell phone, tablet, and uniform.

Pay

Pay starts at $22 per hour with potential for more based on experience and/or production.