Broadband Installation Technician

Metro Communications and Conxxus; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Conxxus in Clinton, IL, seeks an entry-level fiber technician to install and provision Internet, IPTV and VOIP services. The role involves working with coax and fiber tools, and traveling in company vehicles to on-site projects.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid rider's license and be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. Knowledge of mechanical and consumer devices is a plus.

Qualifications

• Entry Level
• High school diploma/GED required
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime
• Valid driver's license; good driving record
• Knowledge of mechanical and consumer devices
• Willing to work in varying heights, close spaces, and weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Twisted pair copper (adsl and vdsl) and fiber installations
• Provision and monitor Internet/IPTV/VOIP services
• Travel in company vehicles for service calls/on site projects
• Work with coax/fiber tools and equipment
• Communicate procedures, policies, and other information to customers
• Work with support to resolve customer issues

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

IT concepts

Installation equipment

Coax/fiber tools

Flexible hours willingness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Drop plow

Trencher

Coax/fiber tools

Job description

Location: Clinton, IL

Job Id:281

# of Openings:1

Conxxus was founded with a mission for enhancing the quality of life in rural communities by providing competitively priced, state-of-the-art telecommunication services. Conxxus fiber infrastructure is Illinois' first all fiber-to-the-home network. With fiber-to-the-home architecture, Conxxus is able to offer a full spectrum of video, voice and high-speed internet services to residential and business customers. By offering three services from one company, customers take advantage of bundled services – Conxxus is your one stop shop for all of your telecommunication needs.

Responsibilities

• Twisted pair copper (adsl and vdsl) and fiber installations
• Provision and monitor Internet/IPTV/VOIP services
• Travel in company vehicles for service calls/on site projects
• Work with coax/fiber tools and equipment
• Communicate procedures, policies, and other information to customers
• Work with support to resolve customer issues

Experience/Skills/Requirements

• Entry Level
• High school diploma/GED required
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime
• Valid driver's license; good driving record
• Knowledge of mechanical and consumer devices
• Willing to work in varying heights, close spaces, and weather conditions

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge/experience on processes leading up to actual installation process to turn up customers media services.
• Basic understanding of IT concepts and fundamentals/experience preferred
• Knowledge/experience with installation equipment
• Knowledge/experience with drop plow and/or trencher
• Broadband technician: 1 year (Preferred)
• Voice, data, coax: 1 year (Preferred)

Schedule

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities
• Shifts range from Monday-Saturday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM