Field Installation Technician

Nextlink Internet; Gainesville, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Paid training

Parental leave

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nextlink Internet is seeking a Field Installation Technician to perform on-site installations, service visits, and troubleshooting for residential and business customers in Texas. The role focuses on installing equipment, configuring routers, and restoring services while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

The position requires physical work, climbing, driving, and adherence to safety protocols. A valid driver’s license, background check, and drug screening are required; overtime and on-call

Qualifications

• Must be professional in dress, speech, and manner.
• Ability to work independently and show sound judgement.
• Demonstrate accountability to prioritize and manage workload.
• Must handle a fast-paced environment with interruptions.
• Desire to learn and love for technology.
• Must pass drug screening and criminal background check; valid driver's license with good record.
• Must be able to use tools to install equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys for potential customers to evaluate serviceability.
• Diagnose customer problems at service calls and restore service.
• Install Internet service including mounting equipment and wiring.
• Configure routers and computers for access to services.
• Perform equipment upgrades for existing customers.
• Work on-site at customer locations and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Professional appearance

Independent worker

Accountability

Multitasking

Tech-savvy

Drug screen

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Company Overview

We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

Job Description

The Field Installation Technician requires excellent customer service skills and technical ability. The position requires completing customer installations, service visits, on-site troubleshooting, and recovery of equipment. Work is performed on site at customer locations both with a physical aspect of installing Internet equipment.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Perform site surveys for potential customers to evaluate serviceability.
• Diagnose customer problems at service calls and restore functional service to existing customers.
• Install new customers with Internet service based on technology available, which includes mounting equipment at or above roof height, running Cat5-E or Fiber Optic cable from outside to the customer's desired location.
• Configure routers and customer computers for access to Internet services.
• Perform equipment upgrades for existing customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Must be professional in dress, speech, and manner.
• Ability to work independently, using sound judgement principles.
• Must demonstrate accountability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-change environment while managing multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout the day.
• Must demonstrate a desire to learn, supported with a love for technology.
• Must pass a drug screening test, a criminal background check, have and maintain a valid DL with a safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy.
• Must be able to use tools to install equipment.

Work Environment / Hazards

• Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation and wind
• In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles
• Moderate noise level
• Use of PPE

Physical Demands

• Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of at least 60 pounds or more
• Must be able to climb roof tops of all types and to perform job duties from high places.
• Must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up roofs and vertical tower repeatedly
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position
• Frequently required to use hand and power tools
• Must have the ability to climb extended heights upwards of 200 feet
• Employee weight and tools combines may not exceed 300-pound limit as specified by the manufacturer of safety equipment.

Working Hours / Days

• Tuesday - Saturday 40 hours minimum, flexible schedule
• Overtime as needed
• On Call as needed

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Benefits Summary

Benefits Full-time work with overtime available Employer paid medical, dental, and vision 401K with a match Training provided Career advancement opportunities Paid time off and holidays Voluntary life insurance Referral bonus program

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement)

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

Why Work For Nextlink?

We bring the high-speed Internet and phone experience to the underserved markets of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois. We make a difference in the lives of everyone we serve, whether it is an online student, a work-at-home family, or large enterprises such as ISDs, higher education, or government entities.