Sales & Service Technician (Installer / Repair)

.Union: CWA 4379 – CBA 046# of Openings: 1Internal Posting Dates: 5/10/2024 to 5/20/2024Wage Range: $17.32 – 35.50 per hourSummaryInstalls, maintains and/or repairs network facilities and associated apparatus from the station equipment to the line card. Performs other related duties.General DutiesDuties include, but are not limited to, the following:Driving: FrequentTravel: ModerateInstall and maintain inside wire for residential/business broadband (HSI/Video) serviceInstall an array of networking equipment, including Fiber to the House, ONT, Wireless routers, Modems, and Gateways.Install all wiring, and equipment as required for broadband continuity, digital subscriber carriers and associated broadband equipment, such as DSLAMS (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplier), Residential Gateways, and HSI (High-Speed Interface), and business class routersPerforms all types of cable construction and maintenance work associated with all network facilities; including repairs on conduit and manholes, cross-connections to switching equipment, removing and replacing line cards in central office/pair gain unitsRead and understand service orders and trouble tickets, outside plant drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical schematicsPerform maintenance repair and preventable maintenance on buried, aerial and underground cable/fiber using various plant elementsPerforms Aerial work that requires work to be performed from pole climbing, ladder, and bucket trucks. Possible addPlace aerial and buried plant and service dropsNavigate web, set up Business/Residential computers and demonstrate to customersSupport and actively participate in the promotion of Company products and servicesMust be able to adapt to changes in the business that include advances in technology and new skills and proceduresAids/assists other departments and contractors as required; be self-motivated;mentor co-workers; follow through on assignments in a timely mannerQualifications: High School Diploma or equivalentExperience in telecommunications installation and maintenanceBasic keyboard and software skillsMust complete pole climbing certification, for which an individual cannot exceed 275 lbs