Installation and Maintenance Technician

Verizon • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Installation and Maintenance Technician at Verizon, you will work in neighborhoods served by the company, installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining technology that connects customers to Verizon’s network. This worksite-based role is performed onsite at a defined location or locations and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

The role involves connecting and disconnecting equipment; working with inside wiring and wires at poles, underground, or at building terminals; and installing, repairing, maintaining, and testing access lines for different equipment and technologies. You will also operate and maintain trucks and equipment safely and interpret engineering plans and vendor specifications. The work may require climbing ladders and poles, working aloft, distinguishing wire and cable colors, and moving or lifting items generally weighing no more than 100 pounds. Evening, weekend, holiday, and unscheduled shifts may be required according to business needs.

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Knowledge of telecommunications technology and ability to work collaboratively and stay organized.

Nice To Haves

• Related associate degree or at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Completion of the Verizon Technician Program or similar programs covering electrical or lineman training.

Responsibilities

• Connect, disconnect, test, repair, and maintain equipment, inside wiring, and wires at poles, underground, or at building terminals.
• Operate and maintain trucks and equipment needed to perform work operations safely.
• Install, repair, maintain, and test access lines for all types of equipment and technology.
• Read and interpret engineering plans and vendor specifications.
• Climb ladders and poles and work aloft as needed.
• Perceive differences in wire and cable colors.
• Move and lift items generally not exceeding 100 pounds.
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and unscheduled shifts as determined by business needs.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid time off
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed