About the Role
Fiber Installation Technicians are responsible for the installation and customer experience of new Broadband integrated digital TV, high-speed Internet, and voice services. This role involves working both inside and outside the home.
Responsibilities
- Connecting fiber optic jumpers and drops (aerial, buried, and plenum)
- Running temporary fiber drops safely
- Splicing of fiber drop connectors
- Installing ONT and power supplies
- Running or reusing COAX or CAT5 wiring
- Burying CAT5/COAX up to 50 ft.
- Verifying service
- Installing Internet hubs and routers
- Utilizing MOCA technology
- Configuring customer-owned computers
- Educating customers about Internet access
- Installing COAX cable to TV Boxes
- Running CAT5E cable from routers to network interface modules
- Taking DB loss readings at all splitter points and terminated ends
- Initializing set-up boxes for activation on fiber network
- Programming remote controls
- Educating customers on video products and services
Requirements
- Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record
- Meet safety restriction weight limit of 275 lbs
- Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs
- Ability to work flexible hours, including potential overtime and weekends/holidays
- Pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen
- Ability to visually perceive differences in wire and cable colors
- Ability to complete on-the-job and/or classroom training
- Ability to be “on call” and “on standby”
- When working aloft, employee’s weight and tools combined may not exceed the 280-pound weight limit
Skills
- Knowledge of computer operating systems (MS 98SE, 2000, XP and above)
- Experience cabling various electronic components (modems, routers, TVs, stereo systems, home entertainment systems)
- Experience working with CAT 5 and COAX wiring
- Efficient, quality customer service (face-to-face and over-the-phone)
- Recognizing and identifying sales opportunities
- Knowledge of basic electricity as it relates to telecommunications
- Working knowledge of hand and power tools
- Ability to work well with others and independently
- Ability to perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions
- Standing, talking, hearing
- Using hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls
- Reaching with hands and arms
- Walking
- Sitting
- Climbing
- Balancing
- Standing
- Stooping
- Kneeling
- Driving
- Reaching
- Smelling
- Skill in operation of tools and equipment
- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods
- Pushing, pulling, lifting up to 100 pounds
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Work Type
- Inside and outside the home
Salary/Compensations
- $21/hr, plus bonus based on performance
Benefits
- Vehicle
- Gas
- Cell Phone
- Tablet
- Uniform
About the Company
- ITC Service Group (“ITC”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity
- We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
