Outdoor Network Field Technician

Verizon; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is hiring for an outside plant role in the United States. You will maintain and improve the company’s network facilities, handling cables, poles, and related hardware while working to keep America's fastest network reliable and efficient.

The position requires a valid driver's license and Class A CDL (or ability to obtain). Preference is given to those with an Associate degree or 2+ years of relevant experience and completion of Verizon Technician Program or similar training.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Class A CDL or ability to obtain Class A CDL.
• Associate degree or 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Completed Verizon Technician Program or similar programs covering electrical or lineman training.

Responsibilities

• Placing, rearranging and removing outside plant, including aerial, underground, submarine, buried, block and house cables, poles, and associated hardware/fixtures.
• Connecting wires and cables to terminals and attaching/detaching various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, building or poles.
• Reading and interpreting engineering work orders.
• Performing construction work using designated equipment (i.e. digging holes, placing poles, etc.).
• Operating Company motor vehicles of varying gross weights to transport equipment.
• 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.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL Class A

Education

Associate degree or 2+ years experience

Verizon Technician Program or equivalent

Job description

Verizon is hiring for an outside plant role in the United States. You will maintain and improve the company’s network facilities, handling cables, poles, and related hardware while working to keep America's fastest network reliable and efficient.

The position requires a valid driver's license and Class A CDL (or ability to obtain). Preference is given to those with an Associate degree or 2+ years of relevant experience and completion of Verizon Technician Program or similar training.