What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Plant 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...
You’ll make sure our outside plant facilities are in tip-top condition! Your know-how and commitment to excellence will ensure that Verizon’s outside facilities operate at maximum efficiency and preparedness.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :
Placing, rearranging and removing outside plant, including aerial, underground, submarine, buried, block and house cables, poles, and associated hardware / fixtures.
Connecting wires and cables to terminals and attaching / detaching various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, building or poles.
Reading and interpreting engineering work orders.
Performing construction work using designated equipment (i.e. digging holes, placing poles, etc.).
Operating Company motor vehicles of varying gross weights to transport equipment.
Climbing ladders and poles, 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 outside plant and construction and are anxious to put your knowledge and skills to work on America’s fastest and most reliable 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.
CDL or the ability to obtain one.
Even better if you have one or more of the following :
A related Associate Degree or 2 or more years of relevant work experience.
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.
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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
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