Field Telecom Technician I — Fiber & Cable Install

Truvista Fiber; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Truvista Fiber is seeking an installation/repair technician to set up and service fiber and other telecommunications systems for subscribers. You will install drop wires, network devices, and customer premises equipment, and perform wiring for new subscriber systems.

You will use test equipment to verify signal quality, splice cables, and work outdoors in all weather conditions. A valid driver’s license and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays are required.

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.
• Often involves entering attic spaces and/or crawlspaces.
• Must be willing to enter small spaces.
• Splices cables, measures signal strength using electronic equipment.
• May use bucket trucks or climb poles or ladders to access specific areas to string lines or install equipment.
• Will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• MUST possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. A clean and safe driving record is required.
• Will participate in team’s ON CALL rotation which may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• May be required to perform duties after normal business hours – (overtime).
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Professionalism

Job Knowledge

Communications

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Planning and Organizing

Interpretation

Computer Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test instruments

Job description

Truvista Fiber is seeking an installation/repair technician to set up and service fiber and other telecommunications systems for subscribers. You will install drop wires, network devices, and customer premises equipment, and perform wiring for new subscriber systems.

You will use test equipment to verify signal quality, splice cables, and work outdoors in all weather conditions. A valid driver’s license and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays are required.