We now have a position open for an Installation Technician/Tower Climber to service the East Texas area. This is a full-time, permanent position based out of our office in Athens, TX. The standard hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, however some work after hours may be required depending on business needs.

 Being dependable, having a positive attitude and a strong attention to detail are essential attributes of candidates for this position. The best candidates are also self-motivating with high energy, have a solid multi-tasking ability and a strong desire to learn new technologies.

Essential Duties:

• Provides installation and repair services to business customers
• Act as remote hands for NOC engineers during service activation and troubleshooting
• Installs, terminates, tests and repairs of Category 3, 5, and 5E premise wiring according to TIA-568B standards. Terminations include RJ45 connectors, biscuit and wall jacks, 66/110 punch down blocks
• Installation of premise hardware, including but not limited to, plywood back boards, conduit, structured cabling, patch panels, UPS, PDU, relay racks, data cabinets, and NEMA boxes
• Installation of network hardware, including but not limited to, switches, routers, firewalls, IP phones, Analog Telephone Adapters, media convertors, wireless access points, microwave radios and dishes
• Ability to learn / use company software, hardware, and related systems
• Contributes to our 24 x 7 support by participating in rotating on-call shifts

Successful candidates will meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years installation and maintenance experience or applicable education in the data/communications industry 
• Ability to distinguish between colors in a cable
• Ability to test equipment such as power meters, cable toners, and laptops
• Excellent computer skills, verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including writing legibly to prepare neat and accurate records
• Strong analytical skills and efficient and effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, when the workload requires, including responding to designated location for a standby /callout within 60 minutes
• Capable of stooping, kneeling or crouching for long periods of time and working in confined or aloft spaces
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. consistently
• Must pass pre-employment background check, including having a valid driver’s license and clear driving record

Compensation & Benefits

Our hire in rate for this position is $16/hr. You will also be eligible to participate in our benefits program, including health, dental, vision; life, and disability insurance are available on the first day of the month after hire date, paid time off, and a 401(k) with a generous company match. 

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