Job Summary: The Installation & Repair Technician I primarily installs, maintains, and services fiber internet lines, wireless circuits, telephone lines, hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) cables & systems, copper carrier systems, terminals, network devices, and customer-owned equipment. May also diagnose and repair trouble in related systems. Will complete other service & support duties such as, but not limited to: Underground locates, Pole/Plant Inspection, address verification, and site surveys. The Installation & Repair Technician will also assist with other duties as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Perform Installation & Repair duties, up to and including fiber, cable, and wireless installations.
· Perform maintenance and other service repair on business and residential customers locations.
· Work on Blue Mountain Networks equipment at towers, cabinets, central offices (CO’s), and other network sites as needed.
· Perform underground locates on Blue Mountain Networks lines in a fast and efficient manner as requested.
· Complete network walkouts to document and inspect our network elements, including violations and other correctable issues.
· Review and verify internet-serviceable addresses and record those findings in a shared database.
· Complete in-depth site survey appointments, documenting all the necessary details properly and accurately.
· Support our Phone Services platform, via in-person visits to clients or locations.
· Complete needed site maintenance & repair, as directed, on various Blue Mountain Networks equipment locations.
· Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Knowledge of fiber, wireless, and other network equipment.
· Knowledge of voice communications and VoIP technology.
· Knowledge of company products and services.
· Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
· Ability to climb network towers and pole climbing.
· Skill in operating a bucket truck in a safe and efficient manner.
· Skill in operating service equipment including various hand tools and testing equipment.
· Skill in reading cable records, staking sheets, specifications, and other diagrams.
· Ability to communicate with co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets, and operating and maintenance instruction manuals.
· Ability to pay close attention to detail.
· Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions using the information at hand.
· Ability to effectively function as a team player and with multiple departments.
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Two years of telecommunications schooling or equivalent work experience.
· Two years of experience in the installation and repair of customer-facing systems and services.
Physical Requirements:
· Seeing: Must be able to read computer screens and various reports.
· Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and industry contacts.
· Standing/Walking: Must be able to move about the work site.
· Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to climb, stoop, kneel and crawl to perform installations and maintenance.
· Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift at least 50bs.
· Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type, and use the phone system.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18 to $24 per hour - DOE
Reports to: Installation & Repair Manager
Benefits:
· 401(k)
· 401(k) matching
· Dental Insurance
· Health Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Paid time off and Holidays
· Education reimbursements