Technician Broadband Sr - Glo Fiber

Shentel • State College, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") specializes in providing High-Speed Internet and other telecommunications services to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States, focusing on rural communities. The Shentel family of brands includes Shentel (traditional cable Internet), Glo Fiber (fiber-optic Internet for larger cities), and Shentel Business and Glo Fiber Business (telecommunication services for businesses). The company emphasizes local community support. Glo Fiber is a new internet service provider offering internet at the speed of light and is looking for new employees for new market launches. This Senior Broadband Technician role is responsible for the maintenance, installation, and repair of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) services within Shentel's FTTH systems. This includes installing all Shentel FTTH video, broadband internet access, and voice services, as well as supporting system troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs from the customer premises to the head end/IP Hub location, including all active and passive devices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of CATV, wireline and fiber optic installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ability to read and comprehend written materials.
• Ability to communicate in both face-to-face and non-face-to- face situations.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and transport 200 feet.
• Ability to work aloft on ladder or bucket truck, as well as underground while using power tools.
• SCTE, NCTI or cable company equivalent certifications for maintenance tech or head end technician required.
• Candidate must be holding certification, or certifying entity must verify certification.
• Experience with digital CATV systems, IP Video, Optical installation and troubleshooting.
• Competent in fiber optic theory and fiber cable system operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• PC skills utilizing laptop devices and basic software applications (MS Word, Excel, Web Browse).
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of Telecommunications concepts, CATV, fiber optic and coaxial transport systems, electricity and electronics.
• Troubleshooting skills in fiber optic systems using experience and test equipment.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and staff, as well as 3rd party vendors and other utilities.

Nice To Haves

• DCJS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance, installation and repair of FTTH services in the Shentel FTTH systems.
• Installs all Shentel FTTH video, broadband internet access and voice services.
• Supports system troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs from the customer premises to the head end / IP Hub location including all active and passive devices.
• Will be included in Shentel on-call schedule and expected to work Saturdays periodically.
• Daily contact with customer concerning service problems and installation of equipment as well as clearing network and customer troubles.
• Frequent contact with manufacturers for technical assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees