Field Technician - Fiber & Broadband Installations

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Marenisco Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and life insurance

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Michigan Broadband Services is seeking a skilled Field Technician to install, maintain, and repair telephone and internet facilities across Michigan's Gogebic and surrounding service areas, including Lake Gogebic, Marenisco, and North Land O'Lakes. The role requires physical work, reliability, and the ability to work on customer premises with respect.

Training and tools are provided, and the position offers a highly competitive wage plus a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and ladder climb.
• Knowledge of fiber installation and splicing is a bonus but not required.
• High school diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair telephone and internet facilities including copper cable and fiber.
• Maintain subscriber carrier systems, terminals, protection devices and customer owned equipment.
• Diagnose and repair switching equipment, voice frequency repeaters, loop extenders and cable loading systems.
• Ability to install and repair modems, drops, and any other necessary equipment in customer homes and businesses.
• Ability to use small hand tools, power tools and test equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets and service order/repair tickets.
• Must always represent the company in a professional manner.
• Schedule is Monday - Friday but occasionally may require overtime and weekend work.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Maps & documents reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Michigan Broadband Services is seeking a skilled Field Technician to install, maintain, and repair telephone and internet facilities across Michigan's Gogebic and surrounding service areas, including Lake Gogebic, Marenisco, and North Land O'Lakes. The role requires physical work, reliability, and the ability to work on customer premises with respect.

Training and tools are provided, and the position offers a highly competitive wage plus a full benefits package.