Overview
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Responsible for overall fulfillment operations of the system locations from the node to the home across the assigned area. Supervise installation and service to meet customer expectations, technical quality standards, employee productivity and company safety requirements. Maximize customer satisfaction through quality craftsmanship and operational excellence of the customer premise network. Responsible for the hiring, training, development, and performance evaluation of team.
Major duties and responsibilities
- Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
- Ensure responsiveness and first-time resolution to installation and trouble call work orders while adhering to company quality and safety standards.
- Ensure quality control checks are completed satisfactorily; resolve escalated customer problems as necessary.
- Provide quality assurance support and direction to field staff regarding new or existing technologies.
- Perform field safety observations and quality control checks in accordance with company TQA requirements.
- Resolve and proactively prevent customer escalations
- Establish positive employee relations through effective individual and team communication and provide ongoing support
- Regularly observe and mentor employees with regard to safety, quality, productivity and well-being
- Coordinate and reinforce employee training to ensure Technical Quality Assurance (TQA) standards are met.
- Perform practical field evaluations to verify technical competencies and safe practices; provide necessary feedback
- Ensure staff has and maintains necessary company-issued tools and equipment
- Facilitate cross-functional communications and cooperation with internal departments and service partners
- Instill knowledge of all company products and services
- Maintain records and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable
- Know, understand and follow company policy
- Perform other duties as requested by manager
Required qualifications
Required Skills / Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand EnglishAbility to communicate effectively with employees, customers, and suppliers in person, on the phone, and / or by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional mannerAdvanced understanding of the TCP / IP stack and associated abstraction layersAdvanced knowledge of network designs, network architectures, and network topologiesBasic knowledge using software tools to support current operationsKnowledge in basic network devices and network appliances; ability to safely use weight-bearing equipment (such as gaffs, safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of that equipmentAbility to use personal computer and software applications including Microsoft OfficeAbility to operate appropriate computer or test equipment associated with position (e.g. signal level meters, ohm meters, etc.)Ability to use handheld communication devices and applicationsWork and travel in inclement weatherValid driver's license with satisfactory driving record within company required standardsRequired Education
Associates degree in electronics or related field, or equivalent work experience. Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (NCTI, SCTE, BCT / E)Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Field Technician work experience preferred - 5+Supervisory experience in a technical environment preferred or equivalent work experienceExperience in complex, structure cabling jobs that include interior / exterior installation of Cat5 / Cat6 cablingExperience in programming and installing routers, Internet gateway services, Layer2 / 3 Ethernet switches and wireless access points in commercial environmentsPreferred Qualifications
Preferred Skills / Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to successfully manage face-to-face customer interactions and resolutionsDemonstrated leadership qualitiesAbility to handle multiple projects and tasksAbility to prioritize and organize effectivelyAbility to supervise and motivate othersModerate knowledge of residential and commercial facility construction design / layoutBasic knowledge of company products and servicesPreferred Education
Working Conditions
Work indoors in confined space, poorly ventilated areas such as attics during extreme heat or coldExposure to dust, dirt, noise, insects, rodents, pets, and cleaning solutionsWork in commercial or factory type environmentsWork outdoors in all kinds of weather and at all times of the day or nightWork performed near power lines and electricityWork and travel in inclement weatherSome work may be performed in an office environmentWork performed at various heights above ground on telephone / power polesSome out of town and overnight travel as the business needs dictateOccasionally required to work overtime as the business needs dictateAbility to work weekends or a second shift as the business needs dictatePhysical Requirements
Ability to use the following hand tools : electric drills, hammers, wrenches, screwdriversAbility to walk over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather, while carrying tools and equipment, including gaffs, ladders, and fully loaded tool beltsAbility to accurately take measurement and apply to position tasksAbility to carry, climb and operate extension ladder, (approx. 32 ft high and 90 pounds)Ability to perform job from high places (i.e. poles and roofs)Ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wiresAbility to work with small components and wires to make cable connectionsAbility to make cable connections in tight spaces by bending, reaching, twistingAbility to walk over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather while carrying tools and equipment, including ladders, safety equipment and tool beltsAbility to work while standing 50 - 70% of the timeAbility to use electric or battery operated hand tools such as drills, hammers, wrenches, screwdriversEEO statement : This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the appropriate documentation from the Department of Homeland Security. We are an equal opportunity employer. EOE, including disability / vets.
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