Field Installation Technician

Summary

We are seeking Field Installation Technician Level 3 to join our telecommunications team. This position is ideal for entry-level candidates or those with 3 years of experience in the industry. The successful candidate will fully understand and implement customer standards regarding safety, installation quality, processes, and communication methods.

• Willing to travel regionally. Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Spending 3 weeks traveling within the region, then 1 weekend off.
• Central Office installation experience required.
• Having TP76300 Installation Requirements and/or TP76400 Engineering Requirements would be helpful.
• DC Power experience accepted but not required. This is carrier transport.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years central office installation experience.

Strong PC skills for systems commissioning and integration (training available) as well as knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
Clear understanding of industry installation standard and practices (GR-1275).
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate others.
Ability to interpret and carry out job specifications for multiple jobs.

Strong understanding of customer and client installation standards and practices.

Ability to organize jobs effectively and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to identify and communicate job issues.
Ability to delegate tasks effectively.
Ability to provide clear written and verbal job status reports.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to instruct and train other installers.
Good manual dexterity.
Ability to operate hand and power tools.
Ability to read simple mechanical drawings.
Ability to work independently and with others.
Ability to lift up to a maximum of 75 pounds.
Ability to climb a ladder.
Professional appearance and manner.
Ability to identify different colored wires.
Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for travel to job sites.
Ability to travel extensively (including overnight) both locally and nationwide.
Own basic tools with the ability to use them as appropriate.
Cell phone with data and unlimited talk plan.
GPS for travel.
Ability to work day and/or night shift hours.

Responsibilities

Oversee field installation jobs of significant duration and scope.
Responsible for timely job completion within budgeted man-hours.
Identify, communicate and facilitate resolution of job issues (e.g. manpower, material, engineering, technical support, etc.) in a timely manner.
Direct supervision and on-the-job training of field personnel.
Eff ectively delegate tasks and assignments.
Inform management promptly of any personal problems/disciplinary issues.
Provide regular constructed employee performance feedback to management.
Be the point of contact with customer at the job site.
Ensure all jobs conform to customer and client quality requirements.
Complete quality checklist at completion of the job and ensure correction of any quality non-conformances.
Perform end of job walk-through in conjunction with field supervisor as directed.
May be required to attend specific site meetings.
Responsible for team toolkit and team van (including proper appearance and upkeep of van).
Enforcement of corporate and divisional policies.
Ensure practice of safe work habits by the installation team.
Report time worked in client timekeeping system on a daily basis.
Completion and processing of all required job documentation and operations paperwork.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Spending 3 weeks traveling within the region, then 1 weekend off. Is that okay?
• Willing to travel regionally. Mileage will be reimbursed. Is that okay?

Experience:

• Field Installation Technician Level 3: 5 years (Preferred)
• Central Office installation: 5 years (Required)
• TP76300 Installation: 5 years (Preferred)
• Installation techniques: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35