Outside Plant Technician

Verizon • Warwick, RI

5d • $41,990 - $114,946 • Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Plant Technician ensures Verizon’s outside plant facilities remain in good condition and operate efficiently and reliably. The role involves placing, rearranging, and removing outside plant facilities and equipment; connecting wires and cables; interpreting engineering work orders; performing construction tasks; and transporting equipment in company vehicles. The work may require climbing and working at heights, distinguishing wire and cable colors, and lifting or moving items generally not exceeding 100 pounds. Evening, weekend, holiday, and unscheduled shifts may be required based on business needs. This is an onsite role at defined work locations, scheduled for 40 hours per week.

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.

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.
• Ability to stay busy and organized, work as part of a team, and take pride in work well done.

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, including 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, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, or allowances

What This Job Offers

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