Field Technician - Bismarck, ND

Midcontinent; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Quarterly bonuses

Free and discounted fiber internet

Company vehicle

401(k) match

Paid time away from work

Clothing provided

Tools provided

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking telecommunications leader as a Field Tech, where you’ll be the face of the company, ensuring customers receive the best service possible. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, perform installations, and troubleshoot services while enjoying a supportive work environment. With opportunities for career advancement, competitive pay, and excellent benefits, including paid training and a company vehicle, this position is perfect for those who thrive on problem-solving and customer interaction. If you're ready to make a difference in the community and grow your career, this is the place for you!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record needed.

Responsibilities

• Install and service voice, video, and data for customers.
• Troubleshoot and repair services from tap to CPE.
• Maintain records and logs of daily activities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical-thinking skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Company vehicle

Installation tools

Job description

$20.50 per hour starting pay! No experience needed! PAID training! Join our team as a Field Tech - where your Midco career goes from there is up to you! Career advancement with pay increases including quarterly bonuses! Free and discounted fiber internet & cable tv. Competitive pay and benefits. Company vehicle, clothing and tools provided.

Field Techs are the face of Midco working with cutting edge technology to create a great customer experience. They work with our customers to ensure they receive the best value for their needs. If you consider yourself a problem-solving pro who enjoys interacting with people, this is the ideal role for you.

Field Technicians perform basic service installations, disconnects and changes for residential and business customers.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Perform installation work including but not limited to voice, video and data installs, and service changes and disconnects in customer homes and places of business.
• Complete Midco First Time Right Broadband I certification within 90 days of hire. Consistently apply First Time Right principles in all aspects of work.
• Troubleshoot and repair services from tap to Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), and signal leakage repairs.
• Maintain records, including daily logs and gas sheets.
• Record all required information on work orders, surveys, and referrals.
• Promote cable, internet, and other Company services and educate customers on the proper use of Midco’s services, including how to add additional services, access help online, channel lineups, and proper equipment usage.
• Ensure proper signal levels and picture quality on all television sets; clear the premises of all debris and materials after the installation is complete.
• Appropriately manage difficult or emotional customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs.
• Respond to requests for service and assistance in a timely manner.
• Perform on-call duties as required.
• Possess knowledge of Midco’s safety program (Target Zero), practice and enforce safety rules and procedures; operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Operate and drive a Company vehicle in accordance with all Midco policies including maintaining a safe driving record.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers.
• Adhere to Midco’s privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as an effective team member while supporting the efforts and concepts of other departments.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Midco.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility, and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Possess an enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach towards work and all work projects.
• Possess strong problem-solving, critical-thinking and decision-making skills while using good judgment.
• Multi-task without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that develops positive relationships with team members, customers, and leadership.
• Adhere to and actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma/G.E.D. required.
• Maintain a current and valid driver’s license and good to excellent driving record. A DUI within the last 5 years disqualifies you from employment in this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry loads of up to 84 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation and vibration.
• In-person visits to a customer’s home or place of business are normal in the performance of this job. Specific abilities required include accessing a customer's home or place of business by stairs or elevator, operating doors or other entrances, navigating hallways and buildings, etc., and adapting successfully to a constantly changing environment.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, as business demands.
• Must be able to climb poles, ladders, and other structures with proper equipment.
• Must be able to work from elevated heights and in tight spaces such as attics and crawlspaces.

ABOUT MIDCO:

• Midco offers the most reliable wholly owned and operated fiber network spanning 17,000 miles.
• We are a telecommunications leader that is redefining connectivity while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• We serve nearly 500,000 homes and businesses in more than 400 communities in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
• Our 1,900 team members work together with integrity, creating a caring culture for a lasting impact.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:

• Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism.
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs.

Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law.