Technician Drop I

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high speed, state-of-the-art fiber optic and cable networks to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Company’s services include: broadband internet, video, and voice; fiber optic Ethernet, wavelength and leasing; and tower colocation leasing. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 8,300 route miles of fiber and 220 macro cellular towers. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

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Job Summary:
Responsible for demonstrating and developing the skills and knowledge required for installing broadband service drops this will include working with both aerial and buried drops for connecting broadband customer homes and businesses. The Drop Technician will operate a vibratory plow/trencher, read, create, maintain schematics/diagrams and bore under sidewalks and driveways when appropriate. This position requires a self-starter that can work efficiently and independently to meet deadlines and deliver high quality work. You must be able to successfully complete drop installation and broadband service activations for customer homes and businesses.

Climb the Ladder at Shentel:
Are you ready to see how far you can go? There are always opportunities to grow and succeed at Shentel, and we’re proud when our people achieve more. It shows in the fact that so many of our Field supervisors, and managers started as Field Techs themselves. They know exactly what it takes to thrive and how to best support their team, whether that means onsite backup or being available to talk through issues. They started where you are now and can help you build a strong foundation for a career that progresses as you do.
Education: High School Diploma / GED

Relevant Work Experience:

• 0-2 Years of Field Operations or Construction related experience.

Environmental Requirements:
Factors affecting environmental conditions will vary depending on the assigned work area and task.

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to carry and climb a 28' ladder from truck to pole and/or house.
• Ability to work in an array of weather conditions.
• Walking, sitting, kneeling & crouching for extended periods.
• Driving.

Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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