Outside Plant Technician

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

Job summary

Verizon is seeking an Outside Plant labor/driver in Norton, VA, to ensure our facilities operate at peak efficiency. You will perform field construction, cable placement, and maintenance across aerial, underground, and buried networks, coordinating with teammates to keep the network reliable.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL or the ability to obtain one, with flexibility for evenings and weekends. This onsite position offers competitive pay and benefits as part of Verizon's total rewards.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Class A CDL or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL.
• An Associate Degree or 2+ years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Place, rearrange and remove outside plant including cables, poles and fixtures.
• Connect wires and cables to terminals and attach hardware to wires or poles.
• Read and interpret engineering work orders.
• Perform construction work using designated equipment.
• Operate Company vehicles to transport equipment.
• Climb ladders/poles, work aloft, and lift items up to 100 lbs.
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays and unscheduled shifts as needed.

Skills

Driving

Education

Associate Degree or 2+ years experience

Tools

CDL Class A

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...

You'll make sure our outside plant facilities are in tip-top condition! Your know-how and commitment to excellence will ensure that Verizon's outside facilities operate at maximum efficiency and preparedness.Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

What we're looking for...

You know outside plant and construction and are anxious to put your knowledge and skills to work on America's fastest and most reliable 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.
• Class A CDL or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL.

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

• A related Associate Degree or 2 or more years of relevant work experience.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Test(s) Required

Verizon Job Fit Test B

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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. 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.The weekly wage range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $779.00 - $1,911.50.