Installation and Maintenance Technician

Verizon; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Verizon is hiring a Field Operations Technician in Altoona, PA. You will be out in neighborhoods, installing, testing, repairing and maintaining equipment to keep customers connected. This is an onsite, worksite-based role with 40 hours weekly.

You must have a valid state driver’s license; an Associate degree or 2+ years of relevant work helps. Verizon Technician Program or similar training is a plus. Benefits include premium pay, health and wellness, 401(k), paid time off and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license required.
• Associate degree or 2+ years relevant work experience.
• Verizon Technician Program or similar electrical/lineman training.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, and maintain equipment and lines.
• Connect, disconnect, test, repair, and maintain wiring at poles, underground, or building terminals.
• Operate and maintain trucks and equipment safely.
• Read engineering plans and vendor specifications.
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and unscheduled shifts as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Verizon Technician Program

Job description

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

Getting our customers connected to America's fastest and most reliable network! You'll be out and about in the neighborhoods we serve, installing, testing, repairing and maintaining the technology that keeps millions of customers connected.Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Connecting, disconnecting, testing, repairing, maintaining equipment, inside wiring and wires at poles, underground or building terminals.
• Operating and maintaining trucks and equipment needed to perform work operations in a safe manner.
• Installing, repairing, maintaining, and testing access lines for all types of equipment and technology.
• Performing construction work using designated equipment for digging holes, placing poles, laying cable/conduit in the ground and unreeling, pulling and stringing wire/cable on poles.
• Reading and interpreting engineering plans and vendor specifications.
• Climbing ladders and poles, working aloft, perceiving differences in wire and cable colors, and moving/lifting items generally not exceeding 100 lbs.
• Working evenings, weekends, holidays and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business.

What we're looking for...

You know telecommunications technology and are anxious to put your knowledge and skills to work on Verizon's network. You like to be busy and well-organized to stay on top of things. You know that the whole team needs to work together to win-and you take pride in a job well done.

You'll need to have:

• Valid state driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Related Associate Degree or 2 or more years of relevant work
• Completed Verizon Technician Program or similar programs covering electrical or lineman training.

Test(s) Required

Field Operations Assessment, Verizon Job Fit Test B

Where you'll be working

In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon.

• premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
• health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• paid time off
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance

Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid time off, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.