Fiber I&R Technician - Newark, NJ

Ilan Builders; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Newark, NJ is seeking skilled technicians for the installation and maintenance of fiber optic systems. Responsibilities include customer education and ensuring service performance. Candidates need experience with fiber optics, effective communication skills, and tools for the job. Competitive production-based compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Must have own truck, van, or SUV with a ladder rack.
• Must have own tools to perform the job.
• Lift up to 80lbs unassisted.
• Must pass background check, MVR screen, and drug test.
• Accountability and dependability are required.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and repairing of fiber optic systems.
• Ensure performance of internet, phone, and television services.
• Complete pre-install work orders and customer education.
• Maintain metrics with Repeats, Productivity, and Completions.

Skills

Fiber optic internet and home phone service experience

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Tools

Smartphone

Laptop with Microsoft Excel

Fiber splicer

Job description

Overview

ILAN Builders is shaping the future of telecommunications through innovation, quality, and service. We offer opportunities for growth, impact, and collaboration and are looking for like-minded professionals to join our team.

Explore the role below and see how you can help us build a connected, sustainable impact :

Role and Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and repairing of fiber optic systems for residential and commercial customers.
• Ensuring adequate performance of internet, phone and if applicable, television services
• Complete pre-install work order and post-install service verification and customer education to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Place aerial or buried fiber optic drops and install interior and exterior wiring.
• Must be able to mark proposed drop paths for jobs needing BSW.
• Must be able to hand dig microduct from terminal to nid.
• Observe all safety rules and OSHA regulations.
• Work at heights by using / setting up various types of ladders.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Teamwork - Assist other technicians in the performance of their duties when requested.
• Must convey a positive and professional appearance and demeanor when communicating the company's products and services to our customers.
• Have an ability to adapt to new processes and new information frequently.
• Use internal systems for work order notation and time keeping.
• Keep customer appointments.
• Maintain minimum acceptable metrics with Repeats, Productivity, and Completions.

Qualifications

• Fiber optic internet and home phone service experience required.
• Must satisfy company required tools and safety equipment checklist.
• Must have own truck, van, or SUV with a ladder rack.
• Must have own tools to perform the job.
• Must have a fiber splicer.
• Smartphone and Laptop (With Microsoft Excel) are required.
• Lift up to 80lbs unassisted.
• Effective communication skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Must pass background check, MVR screen, and drug test.
• Must be accountable and dependable.
• Must have the ability to work overtime and on weekends depending on the needs of the customer.
• Have an ability to take input from customers, supervisors, leads and co-workers to problem solve and improve skills.

Compensation

We are looking for the best of the best for this long-term project. The pay is production based. Rates will be provided upon resume submission.

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