Pea River Broadband is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pea River Cooperative, a not-for-profit, member-owned electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Ozark, Alabama, serving approximately 19,500 electric accounts. Through its state-of-the-art fiber-to-the-home network, Pea River Broadband delivers high-speed internet service throughout Barbour, Dale, and Henry Counties in southeast Alabama. The Cooperative is guided by four core values: commitment to the communities it serves, integrity, accountability, and innovation. Pea River is seeking a motivated and dependable Broadband Technician I / Installer to install, maintain, and troubleshoot residential and business fiber-optic broadband services. This entry-level broadband technician role offers opportunities to develop skills in fiber installation, service restoration, outside-plant construction, splicing, and network maintenance while working alongside experienced technicians. Essential Responsibilities Perform all duties in compliance with Cooperative safety policies, industry regulations, and established work procedures while maintaining a safety-first mindset at all times. Learn and perform aerial and underground fiber installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, splicing, and repair. Complete assigned work to minimize service interruptions and ensure reliable broadband service for subscribers. Utilize optical testing and fiber maintenance equipment as trained and authorized. Read and interpret maps, work orders, construction prints, splice diagrams, and plant records. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to emergency and after-hours service calls as required. Safely operate Cooperative vehicles, tools, and equipment. Maintain a professional and courteous attitude with subscribers and co-workers. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Cooperative's insurance program. Must reside in Dale, Henry, or Barbour County, Alabama, excluding Northern Barbour County. Experience in broadband, telecommunications, fiber-optic services, or a related field is preferred. Fiber Optic Certification from an accredited educational institution is preferred; relevant experience will be considered in lieu of certification. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, background investigation, and drug screen. Must be able to distinguish between color variations and accurately identify color-coded fiber-optic cables, conductors, wiring, and related equipment. Must have manual dexterity and the ability to work with hand tools and equipment. Must have strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in clear terms. Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be willing and able to hang multiple spans of drop cable while working from a ladder. Must be willing to install and maintain cables in crawlspaces or attics. Must have excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must be willing to work from a van. Must be willing and able to dig a hole using a shovel, including digging trenches up to 50' in length for the installation of fiber or conduit. Must have the ability to work outdoors at heights or around aerial and underground facilities as assigned, and in varying weather and terrain. Must be willing and able to carry an extension ladder weighing up to 75 pounds for distances up to 150 feet. Must be willing and able to climb a 28-foot extension ladder in line with OSHA standards and Cooperative guidelines. Must meet all Cooperative requirements for DOT, drug and alcohol testing, and safety-sensitive roles. Pea River Electric Cooperative is " An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, including Veterans and Disabled."