Fiber Optics Installer and Service Technician

VNET Fiber; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with a company a8t

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

On-Site Fitness Facility

Free Parking at facility

Job summary

VNET Fiber in Erie, PA is seeking a Fiber Optics Installer and Service Technician to install, test, repair and maintain fiber-based services for residential customers. The role involves digging, running fiber, wiring inside, connecting equipment, and reviewing records.

Candidates should have good communication, problem-solving skills, and a clean DMV record; prior DSL/fiber experience is preferred. Hours are Tuesday–Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; benefits include Health, Dental and Vision

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair and maintain fiber, video and phone services at customer homes.
• Perform construction work including digging, running fiber lines, and indoor wiring.
• Connect, disconnect and troublecheck customer equipment and services.
• Review underground and aerial records and maintain system documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

DMV record clean

Job description

Description

Velocity Network, Northwest Pennsylvania’s leading technology services firm, is currently searching for a Fiber Optics Installer and Service Technician to join our growing team.

This position is responsible for installing, testing, repairing and maintaining technology to deliver internet, video and phone services to customer homes. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing construction work using designated equipment (i.e. digging holes, running fiber lines underground, etc.)
• Installing, rearranging, and maintaining inside wiring.
• Connecting, disconnecting, testing, repairing and maintaining the various types of company and customer provided internet, video and phone equipment.
• Identifying and meeting individual customer requirements on installation and/or repair contacts.
• Reviewing and interpreting underground and aerial cable records in the existing record, on maps or in the field.
• Maintaining and reviewing system documentation.

The qualified candidate must have outstanding communication skills, the ability to problem solve and work independently, and a satisfactory DMV record. Previous experience with DSL, Fiber, Telco or home internal wiring is preferred.

The hours for this position are Tuesday - Saturday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; however, training hours may differ.

VNET offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive Base Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Section 125 Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Facility
• Free Parking at VNET’s State-of-the-Art Facility in Downtown Erie

If you’re looking for a challenging career that will allow you to showcase your talents, skills, and expertise, a position at VNET could be a great fit.