Outside Plant Technician Verizon

Veterans Classic Rock; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking an Outside Plant Technician in Smithfield, Rhode Island to install, maintain and repair aerial, underground and buried cable networks, poles and hardware. The job requires reading engineering work orders and climbing ladders and poles, with lifting up to 100 lbs.

This is a full-time position with a posted weekly pay range of $807.50 to $2,210.50. The posting notes a requirement for physical work in outdoor environments and a standard schedule aligned with field operations.

Job description

From the posting: Outside plant technician with Verizon in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Places and maintains aerial, underground and buried cable, poles and hardware, reads engineering work orders and climbs ladders and poles. Per the posting, lifting up to 100 lbs is part of the job.

Location: Smithfield, Rhode Island

Pay (as posted): Weekly wage range (full-time schedule): $807.50 – $2,210.50 (per the posting)

Schedule / appointment: Full time

• Second Chance: Verizon is listed as a member of the Second Chance Business Coalition (as “Verizon” on https://secondchancebusinesscoalition.org/about, checked Nov 4, 2026 ET). Membership is a public commitment to second‑chance hiring practices, not a promise that any applicant will be hired; background checks may still apply.
• Requisition R-1102574
• Posted 2026-10-21

Verified open on the employer’s official career site (Workday) on Nov 4, 2026 (ET).