I&R Technician
Hargray Communications Group, Inc.

Kingsland, Georgia

Posted in Telecommunications


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Job Info


We are looking for a results-driven and detail-oriented Installation Repair Technician who combines a great work ethic with the ability to apply critical thinking and smart-handed skills to envision and deliver customer delight. It is also important that you demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with customers and colleagues.

As a Residential Service Technician, you will be expected to utilize experience, technical aptitude, critical thinking and proven techniques to provide our customers with technology solutions in all areas they require. You will additionally be required to splice, maintain and repair all underground, direct bury, and aerial cables used to supply Telephone, CATV and High Speed Data services over and all fiber optic plants.

Duties & Responsibilities:


• Splices, terminates, and calculates load and tapping of aerial, buried, and submerged wire and cable according to standard procedure and company, governmental and electrical specifications.
• Maintains, tests, locates, measures CATV strength and clears faults from aerial, buried, and submerged service wire or cable using test equipment from street to house.
• Installs telecommunications services by identifying and connecting correct wires in pedestal or on terminal block, or tap; installing temporary drop if possible; installing inside wiring with proper bonding of ground: connects TV and test; installs HFC and optical equipment and tests.
• Replaces and repairs visible faults in single line installations with efficient and logical problem determination; interprets test equipment readings accurately to localize line trouble.
• Communicates independently, effectively, clearly and professionally with customers, outside technical staff, employees, supervisors and managers. Establishes and maintains considerate and cooperative relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
• Lifts and carries reels; measures and cuts wires to necessary lengths; climbs ladders and scaffolding; reaches through frames to select individual wires; tests subscriber loops.
• Operates both hand tools, including drills, saws, electric crimpers, grinders, and soldering and test equipment, including Volt Ohm Meters (VOM), light wave test equipment, loop checkers and test sets.
• Maintains pedestal and taps as needed. Reports any maintenance required to supervisor
• Travels to sites as necessary and on-demand via company vehicle, complying with traffic laws, safety rules, regulations and practices.
• Accesses cable, pedestals and other equipment by climbing ladders, poles, and scaffolding; walking through muddy areas or through brush and by digging.
• Maintains equipment, tools and vehicles in working condition; submits and fills out necessary clerical forms such as time, mileage, gas tickets and material and equipment charge-outs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 



Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School graduate
  • 2-3 years’ telephone or cable TV experience preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees and management
  • Valid driver’s license with history of safe driving record
  • Knowledge of current industry-related terminology, procedures, and equipment preferred
  • Must possess the ability to work in confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces. Must also be able to tolerate environmental conditions associated with confined spaces.
  • Must be able to work from a ladder while using the required hand tools

 
Additional Qualifications Desired:

  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
  • Basic understanding of service order flow and process
  • IPTV/ ADSL Installation and repair experience
  • Understanding of RUS and Company construction standards and specifications
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Basic electricity knowledge.

EOE/ Disability
 
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