Cable Technician

pencor; Hawley (Wayne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Pencor is seeking qualified Cable Technicians in Hawley, PA. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing cable television and high-speed internet services. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be able to lift up to 100 pounds.

Ideal candidates will have an Associates degree or equivalent experience, along with a strong background in electronics and computing. Residency in Pennsylvania is necessary within specified limits, and valid PA Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• Established residency in Pennsylvania within 20 mile radius of base office.
• Valid PA Driver’s License and good driving record required.
• Ability to splice hard line cable, passives, and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Construct and install cable television transmission and distribution systems.
• Test, repair, and replace cable systems and associated hardware.
• Perform physical labor such as loading and unloading equipment.

Skills

Strong background in personal computers and Microsoft Windows

Strong background in electronics

Customer Relations Skills

Communication Skills (oral and written)

Organization and time management Skills

Ability to work effectively individually and as a team player

Ability to work well with hand tools

Education

Associates degree in related technical field or equivalent experience

Job description

Company: Blue Ridge Communications

Shift: 40 hours per week (other hours as needed)

Excellent benefits package!

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
• Ability to 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