FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN

We are excited to add this position to our growing team! LiveOak Fiber employees enjoy 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as bonus potential.

At LiveOak Fiber, you will be part of a team that values your ideas, contributions, and career growth. Our offices are located just minutes from the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida and the gorgeous Golden Isles of Georgia.

The following is an overview of the role and what we are looking for in a successful candidate.

The Field Services Technician will be the face of LiveOak Fiber to each of our customers as you install and maintain their new service.

This role is key to our success in the market, and we are seeking the very best to staff these positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs Active and Passive Optical Network systems in compliance with company technical standards from consumer service to exterior drop location.
• Install interior wiring
• Connect peripheral equipment
• Train customers on proper use of equipment
• Understand / apply FCC and NESC technical standards
• Maintain professional appearance and behavior at all times
• Maintain excellent attendance
• Responsible for motor vehicle per company policy including equipment & tool inventory, vehicle security and vehicle maintenance
• Performs network troubleshooting including ping test, trace routes and speed test
• Other duties as assigned - which may include training other employees

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Outstanding working knowledge of Fiber based Field Operations
• Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills, including in cross functional teams and situations
• Process oriented, automation forward thinker
• Strong leadership and motivational skills to steer large field organization

Basic Qualifications

• Able to interact with customers to present technical information to a non-technical audience
• Able to work independently
• Able to accurately measure distances using tapes and other measuring devices
• Able to accurately maintain records, logs, reports, work orders, etc.
• Able to handle escalations and time-critical issues
• Able to read street maps
• Able to work flexible hours as required, including evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a field service technician
• Electrical or industry certifications
• You LOVE field service

Physical Demands & Working Environment

• Walking- up to 40%
• Standing- up to 35%
• Reaching- up to 55%
• Lifting and / or bending- up to 55%
• Work environment- indoors and outdoors
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Travel : up to 10%

$25 - $40 an hour

STATEMENT

The qualification requirements, physical demands, and work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job successfully.

This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities involved in the position.

The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other duties by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This job description in no way states or implies a contract of employment. LiveOak Fiber reserves the right to modify this job description at their discretion at any time and will notify the employee of the change.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties and responsibilities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. At LiveOak Fiber, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to promote inclusiveness in everything we do.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

LiveOak Fiber is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Our workplace is committed to promoting a safe and healthy environment for all employees. Therefore, we maintain a drug-free workplace policy to ensure the well-being and productivity of our team.