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Field Technician - Telecommunications
Field Technician - TelecommunicationsHunter Communications • Eugene, OR, US
Field Technician - Telecommunications

Field Technician - Telecommunications

Hunter Communications • Eugene, OR, US
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Overview

Better Careers Start Here! Join a company that fosters career growth through formal job training and strategic leadership development programs. The amazing career opportunities at Hunter Communications are fueled by our rapidly expanding, state-of-the-art fiber internet and world-class customer service.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
  • Generous vacation, sick, and holiday time off.
  • 401(k) program with a generous employer match, and numerous bonus opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform new wireless, fiber, coax, voice, app, and streaming installations, reconnects, upgrades and disconnects for internet and phone services.
  • Install all services up to Hunter Communications standards and specifications. Installations could include relocating cable outlets, adding routers and modems, interior and exterior wiring paths.
  • Working off a 32-foot ladder, bucket truck, and / or telephone pole at heights up to 35 feet.
  • Maintenance and repair of the network and customer services.
  • Training completion and strict adherence to all safety standards and policies.
  • Provide first-class customer service including detailed customer education on all products.
  • Assist in training new Field Technicians (adjusted workload will be provided accordingly).
  • Climbing communications towers of us to 500 feet to support and maintain our wireless network. Safety training and certification will be provided.
  • Frequent out-of-town travel for several weeks at a time and on-call rotation will be required.
  • Working Conditions

  • Work inside buildings as well as outside in a variety of weather conditions.
  • Must be comfortable with heights, working from ladder, bucket truck, and / or telephone pole at heights up to 35 feet.
  • Must be comfortable working in confined spaces, such as attics and basements.
  • Must be comfortable installing and using traffic control devices in roadways.
  • Qualifications

  • Telecommunications experience preferred but not required.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Must be able to be on call as needed, including nights and holidays.
  • Must have and maintain a clean driving record including no tickets for speed in excess of 20 mph or DUII in last 5 years of driving history.
  • Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 lbs., lift and carry extension ladders up to 32'.
  • Ability to operate both electric and standard hand tools.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, crawling, climbing, and twisting for prolonged periods.
  • Use of hands and fingers, handle, and operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
  • Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, ability to distinguish color in graphs, charts, etc.
  • Must be able to communicate and be understood clearly; hearing ability requirements include ability to interact with employees and customers.
  • Compensation

    This position pays from $21.00 to $34.50 per hour depending on experience. Depending on what level you enter we advance rapidly moves you through our Field Technician training program where additional hourly rate increases and benefits occur.

    Sign-On Bonus

    This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The bonus will be paid after you have successfully completed 90 days of employment in good standing with the company. Good standing means you have met performance expectations and complied with company policies during your first 90 days.

    EOE Statement

    Hunter Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prevents discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    Seniority level

  • Entry level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Information Technology
  • Industries

  • Telecommunications
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