Fiber Optics Installer and Service Technician

Velocity Network, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

On-Site Fitness Center

Free Parking

Job summary

Velocity Network, a technology services firm in Northwest Pennsylvania, is seeking a Fiber Optics Installer and Service Technician to join our Erie team. You will install, test, repair and maintain fiber, internet, video and phone services for residential customers.

This role requires strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently. Experience with DSL, fiber, Telco, or home wiring is preferred. Hours Tue–Sat 8:00–4:30.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and work independently.
• A satisfactory DMV record is required.
• Experience with DSL, fiber, Telco or home wiring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction work using designated equipment (e.g. digging holes, running fiber lines underground).
• Install, rearrange, and maintain inside wiring.
• Connect, disconnect, test, repair and maintain internet, video and phone equipment for company and customers.
• Identify and meet customer requirements on installation/repair contacts.
• Review underground and aerial cable records in maps or field.
• Maintain and review system documentation.

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.