Installation & Repair Technician - Telecommunications

Hill Country Telephone Cooperative • Kerrville, TX

5d • $22 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (HCTC) is hiring a full-time Outside Plant Installation & Repair Technician. This position plays a critical role in keeping customers connected to the world through high-speed broadband and phone services. The ability to perform skilled technical duties relating to the installation and maintenance of telecommunications outside plant facilities and services, as well as the ability to install, maintain, and service Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) is essential. The proven ability to perform maintenance and provisioning activities regarding access network electronics, rectifiers, batteries, and Outside Plant (OSP) electronics cabinets is necessary. HCTC is an established, community-minded telecommunication provider located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in telephony or telecommunications network installation & repair required
• Knowledge of telecommunications industry test and locating equipment required
• Basic knowledge of electricity, fiber optic theory, telephone, xDSL and Network installation & maintenance required
• Class A Texas Commercial Driver's License required (or ability to acquire within six months from date of hire)
• Pole Climbing Certification required (or ability to acquire within six months from date of hire)

Nice To Haves

• Experience and skill in telecommunications installation
• Multi-tasking individual
• Enjoys a fast-paced, team environment
• Courteous, tactful, and enjoys personal interaction

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain customer premises equipment (CPE) local area networks (LAN) and WiFi networks, including DSL routers and premise Hubs
• Install and maintain network interface devices (NID) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT)
• Perform skilled troubleshooting on both copper and fiber optic cable to the demarcation point and beyond including CPE
• Perform tests, provision, and replace access equipment, batteries, rectifiers, and other components to maintain service at concentrator locations
• Operate aerial lift equipped (bucket) company vehicle
• Climb poles where access is unavailable

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
• Extremely attractive health benefits for the entire family, including medical, vision and dental
• Life and disability insurance
• Pension plan
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Low-cost internet services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED