Outside Plant Technician

Verizon • Pottsville, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Plant Technician ensures Verizon’s outside plant facilities are maintained in optimal condition so they operate efficiently and are prepared for business needs. The role involves installing, rearranging, and removing outside plant facilities; connecting wires and cables; interpreting engineering work orders; and performing construction tasks using designated equipment. The technician also operates company motor vehicles to transport equipment and performs physical work that may involve climbing and lifting.

This is a worksite-based role performed onsite at defined locations, with 40 scheduled weekly hours. Work may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and unscheduled shifts as business needs require.

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Class A CDL or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL.
• Knowledge of outside plant and construction.
• Ability to stay busy and organized and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• A related associate degree or at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Completion of the Verizon Technician Program or a similar program covering electrical or lineman training.

Responsibilities

• Place, rearrange, and remove outside plant facilities, including aerial, underground, submarine, buried, block, and house cables, poles, and associated hardware and fixtures.
• Connect wires and cables to terminals and attach or detach hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
• Read and interpret engineering work orders.
• Perform construction work using designated equipment, such as digging holes and placing poles.
• Operate company motor vehicles of varying gross weights to transport equipment.
• Climb ladders and poles and work aloft.
• 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, including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role

What This Job Offers

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