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Metro Communications and Conxxus

Tech Drop Crew

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Telecommunications Field Technician telecommunications Field Service Technician installs, repairs and maintains voice, data and video systems for a company's customers at the customer site. Prepares and documents a customer's network prior to implementing telecommunication system. Installs IP, network equipment and facilities. Acts as the first point of issue resolution, responds to field engineering issues and troubleshooting telecommunication problems. May train less experienced field technicians.

$69,393 / year median in Illinois

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

Conxxus was founded with a mission for enhancing the quality of life in rural communities by providing competitively priced, state-of-the-art telecommunication services. Conxxus fiber infrastructure is Illinois' first all fiber-to-the-home network. With fiber-to-the-home architecture, Conxxus is able to offer a full spectrum of video, voice and high-speed internet services to residential and business customers. By offering three services from one company, customers take advantage of bundled services - Conxxus is your one stop shop for all of your telecommunication needs. Responsibilities Burying fiber service drops using a remote controlled plow Hand bore and stick bore under sidewalks and driveways Travel in company vehicles for service calls/on site projects Work with coax/fiber tools and equipment Communicate procedures, policies, and other information to customers Work with support to resolve customer issues Experience/Skills/Requirements Entry Level High school diploma/GED required Willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime Valid driver's license; good driving record Knowledge of mechanical and consumer devices Willing to work in varying heights, close spaces, and weather conditions Excavation or underground construction experience Preferred Skills Knowledge/experience on processes leading up to actual installation process to turn up customers media services. Knowledge/experience with installation equipment Knowledge/experience with drop plow and/or trencher Voice, data, coax: 1 year (Preferred) Schedule Full-time position, 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities Shifts range from Monday - Saturday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00
PM Compensation & Benefits Pay:
$20 per hour 401(k) matching Paid Time Off Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person