Technician Broadband II - Glo Fiber

Shentel; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Broadband Technicians. In this role, you will receive comprehensive training to install and service high-speed internet and telecommunications products in homes and businesses. You will work with cutting-edge technology and tools, gaining valuable skills while contributing to the community. This position offers opportunities for career advancement, allowing you to climb the ladder within a supportive environment. If you're ready to start a rewarding career in a growing field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong physical ability to handle tools and equipment in various weather.
• Technical skills for installation and troubleshooting of services.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair internet, phone, and video services.
• Maintain and replace cabling and customer premise equipment.

Skills

Physical strength

Technical troubleshooting

Installation skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training in telecommunications

Tools

Power tools

Cable and telecom equipment

Test and measurement equipment

Computers and software

Job description

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) specializes in providing High-Speed Internet and other telecommunications services to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. We focus on rural communities, which are often overlooked by larger companies. The Shentel family of brands includes: Shentel: Provides traditional cable Internet services for small towns and rural communities. Glo Fiber: Delivers fiber-optic Internet for customers in larger cities, as a competitor to incumbent providers. Shentel Business and Glo Fiber Business: Offers small, medium and large-scale telecommunication services for businesses and enterprises in our areas. We live and work in the same places as the customers we serve, and we are proud to support our local communities. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

Are you ready to move your career forward at the speed of light? Glo Fiber isn’t just a new internet service provider, it’s internet at the speed of light. Glo Fiber is looking for new employees who want a new company experience, matched with the stability and benefits of a publicly traded company. We are interviewing technicians, installers, retail sales representatives and other key positions in preparation for new market launches very soon. Get in on the ground floor and apply to be a part of our Glo Fiber family today!

If you’re like a lot of people, you’re excited to get your career moving. So where do you begin?
Most of our Broadband Techs start their careers at Shentel fresh, enthusiastic to earn, while they learn. By the time they complete their training, they are capable men and women, well-educated on our systems and equipment, applying the range of tools and techniques they learned. With a focus on growing your skills you can quickly become a valued technician like the ones our customers trust to deliver high-quality Shentel services. The services you will be working on includes gigabit internet services to both homes and business, digital video services and phone.

Get Next-Level Know-How
Getting started means getting up to date with all that Shentel has to offer. We’ll teach you to install and service Shentel products in our customers' homes. You’ll get online classroom training and comprehensive hands-on in the field with experienced industry experts in home installation of broadband services and WiFi networks. We’re talking power tools, cable and telecom equipment, meters and apps, computers and software, pole and ladder skills and safety, and more. We provide the gear, and the knowledge you gain will make you a valuable in-home service professional. There’s also support in case you need a quick refresher or higher-level backup.

Climb the Ladder at Shentel
Are you ready to see how far you can go? There are always opportunities to grow and succeed at Shentel, and we’re proud when our people achieve more. It shows in the fact that so many of our Field Operations supervisors, and managers started as Field Techs themselves. They know exactly what it takes to thrive and how to best support their team, whether that means onsite backup or being available to talk through issues. They started where you are now and can help you build a strong foundation for a career that progresses as you do.

Physical Requirements:
This is a physical job, so you should have the strength and flexibility to:

1. Move over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather while carrying tools and equipment.
2. Operate weight-bearing equipment, such as gaffs, safety harnesses, extension ladders, and carry fully.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Installs, troubleshoots and repairs Internet, phone and digital video services including business and residential locations.
2. Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs all wiring/cabling and hardware required to support home and commercial services. This may include fiber, coax and Ethernet cabling.
3. Programs, configures and troubleshoots Shentel provided customer premise equipment to support video, phone and Internet services.
4. Installs, maintains and replaces coaxial cables, fiber optic and copper lines entering or within the customer premises.
5. Supports system maintenance by clearing complex plan conditions throughout the network.
6. Installs in-line devices including coax amplifiers, line extenders, taps, splitters, power supplies and fiber optic multi-ports and splitters.
7. Utilizes test and measurement equipment to validate performance of Internet, video, phone and Wi-Fi services.
8. Observes all company safety procedures at all times.
9. Will be expected to support on-call rotation and periodic weekend work may be required.
10. Working conditions include climbing, working in attic crawl spaces, working at heights and driving across service territories in a company vehicle.

Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

If you require accommodation or assistance to complete the online application process, due to a medical condition or impairment, please contact a HR Representative at 540-984-5241 or [e-mail]. When you contact a HR Representative please identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. We will assist you promptly.