Position Name
Broadband Network Technician I
Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United
States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications
services and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career,
we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and
the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.
Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards,
recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success. With us,
you’ll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding
possibilities for local communities and beyond.
Where you will work : This position will be based out of Astound’s Austin, TX
office.
A Day in the Life of the Broadband Network Technician I :
- Detect, troubleshoot and resolve system outages
- Emergency coax restoration
- Underground cable
- Maintenance (power supply, actives)
- Leakage
- Splicing
- Documentation
- Participation in a 247 on-call rotation
- Other duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Table :
- Experience : 2+ years (telecom technician)
- Competencies : Maintain satisfactory driving record and have a valid drivers license; Customer Service, Communication (verbal, written), Basic Computer Skills;
- Aptitude to learn to skills; Problem solving; Time Management; Teamwork; Working alone; Ability to read and interpret maps;
Bucket Certified; Ohm’s; Understand the Outside Plant
Physical Requirements :
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time
Education and Certifications :
High School Diploma or equivalent
Were Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including :
- 401k retirement plan, with employer match
- Insurance options including : medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
- Paid Time OffVacation : Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
- Floating Holiday : 40 hours per year
- Paid Holidays : 7 days per year
- Paid Sick Leave : Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state andor local laws
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee discount program
- Benefits listed above are for regular full-time positions
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Our Mission Statement :
- Take care of our customers
- Take care of each other
- Do what we say we are going to do
- Have fun
Diverse Workforce EEO :
Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are
dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where
employees feel valued, respected and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has
no place here. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all
employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy,
national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military,
veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We
strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes
fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.
CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For California Candidates Only) :
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Notice.pdf
Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against
employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However,
employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees
or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the
pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response
to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation,
proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish
information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)