Cable Technician

Pencor Services, Inc.; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Communications seeks a cable technician to install, maintain, test, repair and replace cable systems and associated hardware, serving homes and businesses. The position involves installing high‑speed internet and digital telephone via coax, and requires physical work such as lifting up to 100 pounds.

Training leads to a 2nd shift / four 10‑hour days, with union membership and PA residency within 20 miles.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or related experience preferred.
• Residency within 20 miles of base office in PA.
• Valid PA driver’s license with good driving record.
• Strong background in PCs and Windows.
• Background in electronics and knowledge of building structures.
• Knowledge of commercial phone systems.
• Excellent customer relations and communication skills.
• Ability to splice cable and work with electronics.
• Ability to climb poles and work aloft.
• Ability to travel as needed and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, repair, and replace cable systems and hardware.
• Install high‑speed internet and digital telephone via coax.
• Load, unload equipment; perform general site maintenance.
• Work outdoors in all weather; adaptable to shift/odd hours.
• Collaborate with team to complete large projects.

Skills

Customer relations

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Team player

Lift up to 100 pounds

Travel within service footprint

Outdoor work in all weather

Strong PC background

Education

Associate degree in related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Hand tools proficiency

Job description

Company: Blue Ridge Communications

Shift: 2nd Shift / Four 10-hour days after training, (other hours as needed)

Pencor and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers

Cable technicians are involved in the construction and installation of our various cable based services to customers. They install, maintain, test, repair and/or replace cable television transmission and distribution systems and associated hardware, including equipment in homes and commercial buildings.

Along with analog and digital cable TV signals, High-Speed Internet connections and Digital telephone via coax cable will also be part of the job. Other physical labor will be required from time to time, such as loading and unloading equipment, and general maintenance in and around the local office. Ideal candidates should strive to learn and adapt to new and emerging technologies and be willing to work outside in all weather conditions, any time of the day or night. Other duties as needed.

*The successful candidate will be required to acquire and maintain membership in the Union, and shall take up and maintain PA residency within a radius of twenty (20) miles of the base area office or within the county in which the office is based within one hundred twenty (120) days.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in related technical field or equivalent related experience preferred
• Established residency in Pennsylvania within 20 mile radius of base office
• Valid PA Driver’s License and good driving record
• Strong background in personal computers and Microsoft Windows
• Strong background in electronics
• Knowledge of building structures
• Knowledge of commercial phone Systems
• Customer Relations Skills
• Computer Skills
• Communication Skills- oral and written
• Organization and time management Skills
• Abilityto splice hard line cable, passives, and electronics
• Ability to pull trunk and feeder into open trenches
• Ability to climb and work aloft on poles, ladders, or other support structures
• Ability to work effectively individually (without immediate supervision present), and function as a team player to complete larger projects
• Ability to perform tasks and adhere to company policies and procedures
• Ability to work well with hand tools
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Ability to travel within required service footprint
• Willing and able to complete other duties as assigned
  

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