Job Overview This is a key position for the splicing, maintenance, and repair of Whidbey Telecom's outside plant facilities. This position is based in our Langley, WA office.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT NECESSARILY BE LIMITED TO

The installation of fiber optic and copper twisted pair drop cables, test access points, network interface devices, and initial wiring or rewiring of fiber optic-based and copper twisted pair-based subscriber systems. Become familiar with all facilities of the local exchange distribution network. Locating Whidbey telephone facilities as well as privately owned. Maintenance of residential and business DSL, POTS, and fiber optic internet services in the outside plant. Splicing copper twisted pair and buried fiber optic cabling both in the outside plant and on customer premises. Testing and prequalifying copper twisted pair and fiber optic cabling for DSL, POTS, and fiber optic internet services both in the outside plant and on customer premises. Troubleshoot and repair issues with subscriber services in the outside plant. Customer relations for business and residential customers. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to maintain an excellent attendance record. Ability to work overtime as required and travel to job and training sites as required. Ability to perform assigned work with minimal supervision. Possess strong dexterity and hand-eye coordination; ability to distinguish colors. Ability to be a Team player. Ability to respond and interact in a positive manner to customer issues. Ability to communicate (speaking and writing) in English in a clear and easily understood manner. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of basic networking principles. Must be available to work nights, weekends and on-call. Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. The physical ability to work in confined spaces such as manholes, crawl spaces, and attics; to climb ladders (including 28-foot ladders for installing aerial drops); and to lift up to 60 pounds is required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Valid WA State driver's license and insurable driving record. Possess a Passport or Enhanced Driver's License or the ability to acquire one for travel across the US/Canada border to work in Pt. Roberts as needed. Pre-employment and on-going drug screens required. Must be eligible to work in the USA. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Employment is contingent upon meeting post-offer requirements in accordance with applicable law. Whidbey Telecom is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Whidbey Telecom is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace Salary range

• Splicing & Repair Technician
• $23.53
• $41.

00 per hour Salary ranges are based on available market data for the business sector and geographic location.

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career. We offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.

They include:

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid Time Off Paid holidays Employee Assistance Program 401 (k)

• Company matching WT Employee service discount (if eligible)

Other Compensation Pay:

$23.53

• $41.

00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have knowledge of basic networking principles ? Are you available to work nights, weekends and on-call?

Work Location:

In person