FIBER TECHNICIAN

Treasure Lake, LP; Two Harbors (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Discounted services

Job summary

Zito Media is seeking a full-time Fiber Technician to learn the trade of installing fiber optic cables within Zito Media’s fiber networks and related equipment to maximize operating efficiency.

Responsibilities include using standard tools to route cable, install equipment, and communicate effectively with customers and staff. The role requires willingness to work on-call, outdoors in all weather, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license with excellent driving record.
• Available for on-call and after-hours call out.
• Able to climb ladders up to 40 feet and carry up to 100 lbs multiple times daily.
• Willing to travel to other systems if needed.
• Sufficient visual and aural acuity to operate testing equipment.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.

Responsibilities

• Learn the trade of installing fiber optic cables within Zito Media networks.
• Install electronic equipment and route cable using standard tools.
• Communicate with customers and staff to ensure quality service.
• Adhere to safety practices while working at heights and outdoors.

Skills

Premise entry

Fiber optic standards

Customer communication

Independent work

Work under pressure

Customer service

MS Office

Email

Service industry experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Screwdrivers

Wrenches

Drills

Strippers

Crimpers

Hammers

Job description

• Location 409 17th AVENUE,Two Harbors, MN, 55616,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt

Description

Zito is looking for a full-time Fiber Technician to learn the trade of installing fiber optic cables within Zito Media’s fiber optic networks and their related equipment with the end goal of providing maximum operating efficiency.

Preferred Skills

• Basic Knowledge or willingness to learn premise entry and electronic equipment installation.
• Basic Knowledge or willingness to learn the technologies and standards as they apply to the installation of fiber optic networks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other staff.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals, able to apply technical expertise to a variety of situations, evaluating problems and implementing the best solutions.
• Work well under pressure and deadline environments.
• Friendly, patient, basic courtesy, diplomatic abilities and a pleasant demeanor.
• Basic computer troubleshooting to include email and MS Office.
• Prior experience in a service environment preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license along with an excellent driving record.
• Available for on-call and after-hours call out.
• Safely be able to climb a ladder multiple times throughout the day. The company’s ladders are typically rated at 250lbs maximum capacity, unless a reasonable accommodation for a higher weight capacity is requested and required.
• Ability to climb, carry, set-up, and extend ladders, weighing up to 100lbs, multiple times daily
• Confidence working in/on buckets, ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 40 feet.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Use the standard tools of the trade (screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, strippers, crimpers, hammers, etc.) to route cable, connect cable and install electronic equipment.
• Able to work a variety of schedules in order to provide needed coverage, for both normal duty and on-call duty.
• Sufficient visual and aural acuity to operate a variety of standard test and measurement equipment.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident up to and including travel to other systems if needed.

Zito Media retains the right to change this job description any time.Zito offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) plan, and discounted services for employees who reside within the Zito coverage areas.

Zito Media is an equal opportunity employer which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex. The company encourages job applications from minority and female candidates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license along with an excellent driving record.
• Available for on-call and after-hours call out.
• Safely be able to climb a ladder multiple times throughout the day. The company’s ladders are typically rated at 250lbs maximum capacity, unless a reasonable accommodation for a higher weight capacity is requested and required.
• Ability to climb, carry, set-up, and extend ladders, weighing up to 100lbs, multiple times daily
• Confidence working in/on buckets, ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 40 feet.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Use the standard tools of the trade (screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, strippers, crimpers, hammers, etc.) to route cable, connect cable and install electronic equipment.
• Able to work a variety of schedules in order to provide needed coverage, for both normal duty and on-call duty.
• Sufficient visual and aural acuity to operate a variety of standard test and measurement equipment.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident up to and including travel to other systems if needed.

Preferred Skills

• Basic Knowledge or willingness to learn premise entry and electronic equipment installation.
• Basic Knowledge or willingness to learn the technologies and standards as they apply to the installation of fiber optic networks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other staff.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals, able to apply technical expertise to a variety of situations, evaluating problems and implementing the best solutions.
• Work well under pressure and deadline environments.
• Friendly, patient, basic courtesy, diplomatic abilities and a pleasant demeanor.
• Basic computer troubleshooting to include email and MS Office.
• Prior experience in a service environment preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license along with an excellent driving record.
• Available for on-call and after-hours call out.
• Safely be able to climb a ladder multiple times throughout the day. The company’s ladders are typically rated at 250lbs maximum capacity, unless a reasonable accommodation for a higher weight capacity is requested and required.
• Ability to climb, carry, set-up, and extend ladders, weighing up to 100lbs, multiple times daily
• Confidence working in/on buckets, ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 40 feet.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Use the standard tools of the trade (screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, strippers, crimpers, hammers, etc.) to route cable, connect cable and install electronic equipment.
• Able to work a variety of schedules in order to provide needed coverage, for both normal duty and on-call duty.
• Sufficient visual and aural acuity to operate a variety of standard test and measurement equipment.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident up to and including travel to other systems if needed.

Summary

Zito Media retains the right to change this job description any time.Zito offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) plan, and discounted services for employees who reside within the Zito coverage areas.

Zito Media is an equal opportunity employer which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex. The company encourages job applications from minority and female candidates.