Service Technician

Hotwire Communications; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with Company–mAtc

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Hotwire Service Discounts

Job summary

Hotwire Communications is seeking a Service Technician to perform quality installation, upgrades, disconnects and troubleshooting for IP and RF video, voice, internet, DISH and DIRECTV services in Abilene, TX.

You will routinely handle fiber optic troubleshooting, router/Wi‑Fi configuration, and CAT5/CAT6 drop installations while adhering to safety and company procedures. Candidates should have a strong hands-on tool skillset and be available for on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience installing, testing and troubleshooting cable, phone and internet
• Fiber optic cabling experience required
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Valid state driver’s license in the hiring state
• Comfort working on ladders and at heights
• Associates Degree preferred in IT or engineering
• Cisco certifications (CCT or CCENT) and Microsoft MCSA desirable
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays with on-call rotation

Responsibilities

• Perform reconnects, disconnects, and service changes per procedures
• Troubleshoot fiber optic systems (1310/1490/1550 nm)
• Configure routers, access points, bridges, and Wi‑Fi
• Troubleshoot IP and LAN issues from demarc to customer premises
• Install CAT5/CAT6 drop wires and connectors
• Test and tone drop wires from equipment room to end user
• Work on on-call rotation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Fiber optic troubleshooting

Tools handling (hand and power)

Ladder work safety

IP/LAN troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Internet Technologies or Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Drop cable installation (CAT5/CAT6)

Router/Access Point/Bridge configuration

Job description

The Service Technician is responsible for quality installation practices including upgrades, disconnects and troubleshooting of all existing services including IP and RF based video, voice and internet, DISH and DIRECTV.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform reconnects, requested and non-pay disconnects, and changes of service, while adhering to: company procedures and safe work practices in order to provide (or remove) services.
• Routinely perform fiber optic troubleshooting with 1310, 1490 and 1550 nm wavelengths.
• Administer router, access point, Bridge and Wi-Fi processes.
• Perform troubleshooting and solution methodologies for IP and LAN.
• Install all types of CAT5/CAT6 drop wire.
• Install connectors on CAT5/CAT6 drop wire.
• Troubleshoot IP issues from any telecommunications demark to customer premise equipment.
• Successfully install all ancillary equipment provided to subscribers.
• Identify fiber connectors and color code.
• Configure customer PCs for successful internet operation.
• Test and tone all drop wires from equipment room to end user location.
• Work on an on-call schedule rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must have minimum of 5 years’ experience installing, testing and troubleshooting cable, phone and internet
• Must have Fiber Optic Cabling experience
• Proficiency using small hand tools and larger power tools
• Must have active and clean, non-restrictive, state issued driver’s license in State where hired.
• Must be comfortable working on a ladder and all heights
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree in Internet Technologies or Engineering is preferred
• Cisco Certifications, CCT or CCENT entry level certificates and Microsoft Certifications, MCSA for Office
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays and participate with on-call rotation as needed

BENEFITS

We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:

• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
• Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service

Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #LI-JG1

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