Telecom Field Technician - Install, Repair & Maintain

Verizon; National Hill (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking hands-on Field Technicians to install, test, repair and maintain communication equipment in customers' neighborhoods. This onsite role requires reliable travel to designated work sites and the ability to work safely with telecommunications gear.

You will work 40 hours weekly and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. A valid driver's license is required, and related certification or an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• You know telecommunications technology and are eager to apply knowledge on Verizon’s network.
• You are well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced onsite environment.
• Team-based approach is essential to delivering reliable service.

Responsibilities

• Connecting, disconnecting, testing, repairing, maintaining equipment, inside wiring and wires at poles, underground or building terminals.
• Operating and maintaining trucks and equipment needed to perform work operations in a safe manner.
• Installing, repairing, maintaining, and testing access lines for all types of equipment and technology.
• Performing construction work using designated equipment for digging holes, placing poles, laying cable/conduit in the ground and unreeling, pulling and stringing wire/cable on poles.
• Reading and interpreting engineering plans and vendor specifications.
• 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

Organized

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or 2+ years experience

Verizon Technician Program / lineman training

Job description

Verizon is seeking hands-on Field Technicians to install, test, repair and maintain communication equipment in customers' neighborhoods. This onsite role requires reliable travel to designated work sites and the ability to work safely with telecommunications gear.

You will work 40 hours weekly and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. A valid driver's license is required, and related certification or an associate degree is preferred.