What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cable Splicing Technician position at Verizon?
When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.
What you’ll be doing…
Getting our New Jersey customers connected to America’s fastest and most reliable network! You’ll be out and about in the neighborhoods we serve, installing, testing, repairing and maintaining the technology that keeps millions of customers connected.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Connecting, disconnecting, testing, repairing, maintaining equipment, inside wiring and wires at poles, underground or building terminals.
Placing, removing or repairing copper wiring, fiber optic or cable between poles, buildings.
Performing splicing operations in connection with installing, rearranging and repair of plant facilities.
Installing, repairing, maintaining, and testing access lines for all types of equipment and technology.
Reading and interpreting engineering plans and vendor specifications.
Climbing ladders, working aloft, perceiving differences in wire and cable colors, and moving/lifting items generally not exceeding 100 lbs.
Working evenings, weekends, holidays and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business.
What we’re looking for…
You know telecommunications technology and are anxious to put your knowledge and skills to work on Verizon’s network. You like to be busy and well-organized to stay on top of things. You know that the whole team needs to work together to win—and you take pride in a job well done.
You’ll need to have:
Valid state driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
A related Associate Degree or 2 or more years of relevant work experience.
CDL or the ability to obtain a CDL.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
Test(s) Required
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Where you’ll be working
In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Equal Employment Opportunity
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