OUTSIDE PLANT TECHNICIAN

Job Description

Salary: DOE

OUTSIDE PLANT TECHNICIAN

Michigan Broadband Services is looking for a talented Outside Plant Technician to join our team. This position will service Carney and the surrounding areas, although you may be required to work in other geographical areas that we service. The ideal applicant will work efficiently and be highly self-motivated. Must also be willing to enter customer premises in a respectful manner. This position requires driving a company vehicle so a valid drivers license and ability to be insured under our fleet carrier is required. Extensive training and necessary tools are provided.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair telephone and cable TV facilities including both copper and fiber facilities.

Maintain subscriber carrier systems, terminals, protection devices and customer owned equipment.

Diagnose and repair switching equipment, voice frequency repeaters, loop extenders and cable loading systems.

Ability to install and repair modems, drops, and any other necessary equipment in customer homes and businesses.

Ability to use small hand tools, power tools and test equipment.

Must be able to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets and service order/repair tickets.

Must always represent the company in a professional manner.

Daily schedule is Monday Friday but occasionally may require overtime and weekend work.

Qualifications

Must have good written and verbal communications skills.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Valid drivers license required.

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and ladder climb.

Knowledge of fiber installation and splicing is a bonus but not required.

High school diploma is required.

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and life insurance

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Full-time