Field Telecom Technician – Fiber & Cable

TruVista Communications Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TruVista Communications Inc in Chester, SC is seeking a Full-Time Telecommunications Installer/Repair Technician to install and repair cable, including fiber optics, and to service customer premises equipment.

You will install drop wires, network interface devices, set top boxes, and cable modems, often in attics or crawl spaces, and you must be willing to enter small spaces and work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience with telecommunications installation/repair preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Must be eligible and willing to obtain any required medical certification and/or license needed to operate a commercial vehicle
• Must pass pre-employment background check, to include driver history, medical and drug test, and criminal history.
• Must be capable of working in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions.
• Must be available to work outside normal business hours when necessary

Responsibilities

• Installs new services and equipment for subscribers by installing drop wires, network interface devices, to include set top boxes and cable modems.
• Wires new systems using appropriate tools.
• Installs and maintains equipment including Cable TV, wireless services, etc., to include CATV aerial drops and FTTH from pole to residential/business structure.
• Splices cables, measures signal strength using electronic equipment.
• May use bucket trucks or climb poles or ladders to access areas; willing to work at various heights.
• Inspects or tests lines or cables to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults.
• Completes installation and repair related forms and reports.
• May confer with customers to determine problems and resolutions; discusses installation options.
• May be required to perform duties after normal business hours – overtime.

Skills

Leadership

Professionalism

Job Knowledge

Communications

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Planning and Organizing

Interpretation

Computer Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

TruVista Communications Inc in Chester, SC is seeking a Full-Time Telecommunications Installer/Repair Technician to install and repair cable, including fiber optics, and to service customer premises equipment.

You will install drop wires, network interface devices, set top boxes, and cable modems, often in attics or crawl spaces, and you must be willing to enter small spaces and work outdoors in all weather.