Technician Assistant

YK Communications; Ganado (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YK Communications in Ganado, Texas, is seeking a field installer assistant to help with broadband, voice, and security service installations and maintenance under a technician’s guidance.

You will learn procedures through company training and apply them in the field, assisting with fiber optics, wiring, and equipment while prioritizing safety and teamwork in outdoor work under varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Meet 275 lbs weight limit due to safety restrictions.
• Able to lift and move up to 80 lbs.
• Enjoy working with others and take direction well.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and dependability.
• Bi-lingual is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, removal, testing and maintenance of equipment, network wiring, and services under technician direction.
• Learn procedures through company training and apply in the field.
• Assist with installation of drop wires, fiber optics, and network interface devices; wire new systems.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Possibly work in small spaces.
• Possibly work in elevated locations, following safety protocols.
• Work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by technician or management.

Skills

Driver's license

Weight handling 275 lbs

Lift 80 lbs

Team player

Reliability

Bi-lingual desirable

Job description

Assists with the installation and maintenance of broadband Internet services, voice services, and security services under the direction of a technician.

General Summary

Assists with the installation and maintenance of broadbandInternetservices, voice services, and security services under the direction of a technician.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with the installation, removal, testing, trouble shooting, and maintaining of equipment, network wiring, and services under the direction of a technician
• Ability to learn procedures and protocols through company designated training within a set time frame, then utilize training in the field
• Assists with the installation of drop wires, fiber optics, and network interface devices. Assists with wiring of new systems using appropriate tools
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Possibly work in small, confined spaces
• Possibly work in elevated locations, following all safety protocols
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by technician or management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record
• Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restrictions
• Ability to lift and move up to 80lbs
• Enjoy working with others and taking direction when needed
• Have a strong work ethic with reliability and dependability
• Maintain a friendly and customer service oriented approach to co-workers and customers
• Qualification on pre-employment screening
• Bi-lingual is highly desirable