Technician Broadband Sr - Glo Fiber
About The Position
Are you ready to move your career forward at the speed of light? Glo Fiber isn’t just a new internet service provider, it’s internet at the speed of light. Glo Fiber is looking for new employees who want a new company experience, matched with the stability and benefits of a publicly traded company. We are interviewing technicians, installers, retail sales representatives and other key positions in preparation for new market launches very soon. Get in on the ground floor and apply to be a part of the Glo Fiber family today! Check out this video about Broadband Technicians: https://vimeo.com/549451090/67b06d4b82(use the back button to return here after viewing the video) Job Summary: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. Working conditions include climbing, bucket truck operation, working at heights, driving approximately 50 to 100 miles a day and working diverse hours.
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- 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 andelectronics.
- Troubleshooting skills in fiber optic systems using experience and test equipment.
- Skills: 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
