Field Service Tech III – Outside Plant Maintenance Position Available In Bronx, New York

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Job Summary Under general supervision the Broadband Technician (BBT)

III – OSP

repairs and maintains the fiber and coaxial transport and distribution cable services including residential and business video, data, telephone, and security. As needed supports repair and maintenance of headend electronics and critical infrastructure equipment. Performs troubleshooting from the headend to the customer’s electronic devices. Supports and mentors lower level technicians and fulfills service and installation as needed to exceed customer needs.
Responsibilities Provides quality internal and external customer service reflecting the Company values
Fulfills demand maintenance and preventive maintenance by troubleshooting and repairing the transport, trunk, and distribution networks from the Master Telecommunication Center (headend) to customer’s electronic devices
Troubleshoots and repairs the distribution network from headend to customer’s electronic devices
Has experience working in FTTx and/or RFoG networks
Maintains network integrity through preventive maintenance
Resolves issues at installation and on scheduled service call from customer’s electronic devices to tap
Installs, tests, and troubleshoots Company services including video, data, and telephone from tap to customer electronic devices
Educates customers regarding use of installed products; explains waivers, agreements, customer release forms, charges, and billing procedures
Determines customer’s current service levels; inquiries about customer preferences and needs; recommends service upgrades or additional products
Uses automated routing system or plans daily route; requisitions equipment and supplies; stocks Company vehicle
Completes work orders and other documentation on paper or by mobile device
Uses small hand tools, power tools, meters, and other test equipment
Participates in on call rotation Qualifications Internal Field Service Technician applicants must fully complete their field service career progression program to be deemed eligible
High school diploma or equivalent
Qualified to obtain all necessary licenses required by the state in which he/she is installing and/or servicing security services (if applicable)
Knowledge of basic mathematics
Knowledge of basic electronics
Ability to comprehend and operate appropriate testing equipment (e.g., signal level meters, ohm meters)
BDS certification preferred
Home security installation experience preferred
Minimum of 6 months BBT III level experience preferred or equivalent work experience
Appropriate valid driver’s license and driving record within Company standards. Ability to obtain current DOT (Department of Transportation) medical card and valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) where applicable; must comply with all applicable DOT requirements
An “Activity Analysis” of the physical demands required to perform this job’s essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request and with an offer of employment. Must pass a physical assessment of those physical demands post offer/pre employment and if returning to work following a leave of absence, conducted at the Company’s assessment vendor. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law. Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $52,685.00 – $86,554.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.