Outside Plant Technician: Field Cable & Pole Tech

Verizon; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking an Outside Plant Technician to maintain and improve our outside facilities in a site-based role. You will handle aerial, underground, submarine, and buried cables, plus associated hardware to keep the network performing at peak levels.

You will need a valid driver's license or CDL and be prepared for evenings, weekends and holidays as required. The role features 40 weekly hours and onsite work at a defined location.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Class A CDL or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL.
• Related 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

Valid driver's license

CDL Class A

Education

Associate degree or 2+ years experience

Job description

Verizon is seeking an Outside Plant Technician to maintain and improve our outside facilities in a site-based role. You will handle aerial, underground, submarine, and buried cables, plus associated hardware to keep the network performing at peak levels.

You will need a valid driver's license or CDL and be prepared for evenings, weekends and holidays as required. The role features 40 weekly hours and onsite work at a defined location.