Commercial Service Technician

Hotwire Communications; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Hotwire service discounts

Job summary

Hotwire Communications is seeking a senior Commercial Service Technician to install, maintain, and repair telecom systems on commercial and residential properties. You will troubleshoot network and hardware issues, install fiber and IP delivery systems, and mentor junior technicians.

Join a team delivering video, data, voice, and security services with a focus on safety and quality. The role requires flexibility for days, weekends, and on-call rotations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree in Internet Technologies or Engineering preferred.
• Must have active and clean state driver’s license in State where hired.
• Tech Level III or IV required; able to work in a commercial environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience installing, testing and troubleshooting cable, phone and internet.
• Knowledge in various telecommunications systems and practices.
• Fiber optic cabling experience; Cisco CCT/CCENT and Microsoft MCSA certifications preferred.
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays; on-call rotation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, or repair technology systems and related equipment in commercial and residential properties.
• Mount control panels, sensors, cameras, and wiring to connect components.
• Install, maintain and test data cable and security system hardware.
• Inspect sites and study plans to determine materials and procedures.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and basic network problems for end-users.
• Lead and mentor lower level technicians and develop processes to reduce re-occurrence.
• Ensure proficiency of FTTH systems and home components delivering video, data, voice, and security services.
• Adhere to safety procedures and complete on-call responsibilities as required.

Skills

Fiber Optic Cabling

Cisco Certifications

Microsoft Certifications

State Driver's License

Tech Level III/IV

Cable/Phone/Internet Installation

Networking Troubleshooting

On-Call Availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Internet Technologies or Engineering

Job description

The Commercial Service Technician is a senior level technician with advanced technical skills. With strong knowledge of IPTV/VOIP, CAT 5/6, Networking, Wireless and fiber troubleshooting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, maintain, or repair technology related systems, alarm devices, and related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans on commercial and residential properties.
• Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, and video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring in order to connect components.
• Install, maintain and/or repair and test data cable, and wiring and other security systems related hardware.
• Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals in order to determine materials requirements and installation procedures have been met.
• Identify, troubleshoots and resolve hardware, software, and basic network related problems encountered by end-users of the network.
• Proficient installation of fiber optic and IP delivery theory when using IP, RF and test equipment, with signal meters, butt-sets, power meter and power source light, and other typical tools and test equipment.
• Test and ensure cable system operations, modern telecom video, voice, security, monitoring and data products and services at completion of installation.
• Perform troubleshooting, analysis and takes corrective actions on complex service affecting issues originating from the OLT through to all connected devices.
• Provides leadership and mentoring to lower level technicians and utilizes previous technical issue identification to develop processes and training to reduce re-occurrence.
• Identifies, evaluates and resolves residential and commercial service affecting issues from the OLT to on premise devices.
• Ensures proficiency and complete understanding of FTTH systems and all related home components delivering video, data, voice and security services as well as residential Wi-Fi and home networking.
• Troubleshoot and resolve service failures related to computer hardware, software and internet.
• Compliant with safety procedures and requirements.
• Completes all other tasks and responsibilities, which may be reasonably required by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree in Internet Technologies or Engineering is preferred
• Must have active and clean, non-restrictive, state issued driver’s license in State where hired.
• Tech Level III or Level IV required. Tech must be able to work in the commercial environment
• Must have minimum of 5 years’ experience installing, testing and troubleshooting cable, phone and internet
• Knowledge in various telecommunications systems and practices
• Must have Fiber Optic Cabling experience
• Cisco Certifications, CCT or CCENT entry level certificates and Microsoft Certifications, MCSA for Office
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays and participate with on-call rotation as needed.

BENEFITS:

We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:

• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
• Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service

Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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