Telecom Site Technician

ViaPath Technologies • Allentown, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

ViaPath is seeking a Telecommunications Site Technician to join its Field Services team. Under the direction of the Field Service Manager, the technician works largely independently, with limited or no direct supervision, to provide remedial repairs, preventive maintenance, and system reliability services. The role may also include administering kiosk collection and service activities for customers throughout an assigned territory.

This position is performed onsite at a customer facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The work may involve access to government agencies, jails, and prisons, where stringent security guidelines must be followed. Daily travel to customer sites is required, with potential overnight trips. Scheduled and unscheduled overtime and after-hours callouts are expected.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of related experience.
• Troubleshooting experience, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficiency with Windows OS, MS Office, and other software programs that may be required.
• Proficiency with telephony and networking, including copper, CAT 5/6, and fiber-optic wiring.
• Knowledge of wiring color codes and data-cabling fabrication.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to travel daily to various customer sites, with potential overnight trips.
• Ability and willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime assignments and after-hours callouts.
• Ability to maintain stringent security guidelines in government agency, jail, and prison environments.

Responsibilities

• Represent ViaPath positively when meeting with customers and clients, demonstrating service excellence.
• Provide overall service for ViaPath products at assigned customer sites and assist customers as needed.
• Prioritize and plan assigned service calls.
• Communicate updates regarding assigned service calls.
• Escalate problems when appropriate.
• Interact professionally with customers to foster positive relationships.
• Serve as the point of contact for facility staff regarding customer account issues.
• Replace telephony hardware and network components and perform basic maintenance.
• Pull cable, mount network devices, and install telephony hardware.
• Administer kiosk service and collections, clear bill and paper jams, and deposit monies at assigned financial institutions.
• Troubleshoot basic problems by defining issues, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions; assist Technical Support with corrective actions for deployed hardware and software; and develop working knowledge of operating standards, practices, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot wiring by tracing and repairing or replacing damaged wiring and making repairs on 66-Blocks or Cutoff Switches.
• Handle special projects as assigned by the Field Service Manager.
• Work scheduled or unscheduled overtime and after-hours callouts as required.
• Help foster an effective and impactful team environment.
• Troubleshoot video visitation session issues with guidance from ViaPath Technical Support where applicable.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of tablet functionality, applications, and Wi-Fi connectivity where applicable.
• Return damaged or inoperable equipment in accordance with ViaPath's Return Merchandise Authorization process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, including an employer-provided HSA contribution for eligible medical plans.
• Flexible Time Off, including vacation and sick time.
• Company holidays.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with employer matching contributions.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability, with additional voluntary coverage available.
• Employee Assistance Program offering free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.
• Additional well-being resources and discounted services, including Care.com, Calm, Active&Fit, Telavet, and LegalShield.

What This Job Offers

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