What are the responsibilities and job description for the Install/Repair Technician position at Direct Communications?
Salary: $20/ hourWHY YOU WANT TO WORK FOR DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS:Join our dynamic team at Direct Communications, where we are dedicated to delivering exceptional internet services to rural communities. We offer AMAZING benefits, including health, dental, and vision care insurance for just $1/month, telehealth services, preventative wellness programs, up to a 6% 401K match, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, generous paid time off, 10 observed holidays, and a personal and professional tuition reimbursement program, financial health support, among many others! At Direct Communications, we are guided by our core values of integrity, growth, respect, sustainability, community, and strategic leadership, ensuring that every team member contributes to a culture of excellence and shared purpose. Come be a part of something great!POSITION DESCRIPTION:Full-time technical position which provisions subscriber internet and telephone services from Rexburg, ID to east of Jackson, WY and north Blackfoot, ID. Primarily responsible to troubleshoot and professionally resolve higher level service and hardware issues directly with customers regarding landlines, DSL, fiber and cable internet. Proactively monitors systems and contacts customers to offer assistance with possible service issues. Maintains overall technological savvy with strong understanding of outdated, present, cutting-edge and perspective technologies and their applicability to the business. Requires broad knowledge of organization policies, applicable hardware and software applications. Provides secondary support for field technicians with installations and confirmations and other Plant Operation projects by phone and in the field. Works closely with Customer Service Representatives and Plant Operations personnel. Participates in on call rotation after hours. Performs other administrative duties and projects as required by Management.SALARY: $20 - $22 / hrSCHEDULE & QUALIFICATION EXPECTATIONS40 hours during normal business hours, Monday Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.Flexibility to work as little as 35 hours with Manager approval.High School diploma or equivalent.Computer-related field certifications preferred.3 years experience and/or training related to troubleshooting telecommunications and internet technology, systems and hardware.2 years experience working with copper, DSL and landline services, preferred.Must have and maintain valid Drivers License with good driving record.Ability to pass drug screening at any time during employment.REQUIRED SKILLS:Action-oriented: Accepts challenges with enthusiasm without fear and seizes opportunities, quickly identifies necessary actions to be taken and proceeds without hesitation or specific direction.Communications: Professional, courteous, patient, diplomatic, composed in stressful situations, diffuses high-tension situations, easily builds rapport.Decision Quality: Good decision quality based upon analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment with solutions and suggestions turning out to be accurate over time.Technical Learning: Picks up technical skills and knowledge quickly, desires to learn new technologies and technical skills.Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrates efforts on the more important priorities, balances a broad range of activities.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS HIGHLIGHTS (not an all inclusive list):Climbing laddersLifting and carrying 35-50 lbs frequently, 50 lbs occasionallyWorking outdoor in all weather conditionsWalking over uneven surfacesKneeling, stooping, bending, crawling, twistingReaching forward, grasping, push/pull, wrist twistingUsing computer, laptop, tablet and/or cell phoneNeck motion (L/R and Up/Down)BENEFITS:Health/Dental/Vision Insurance for $1/monthTele-Health ServicesPreventative Wellness Programs401(k) with 6% Company matchingGenerous paid time off (prorated 14 days in year 1 and earning more each year)10 observed/paid holidaysCompany-paid life insurance - Basic Life & Accidental Death and DismembermentCompany-paid short-term disabilityLong term disabilityProfessional & Personal Development Reimbursement ProgramVoluntary Flex Spending for Medical and/or DaycareVoluntary Supplemental Group Term Life InsuranceVoluntary Accident InsuranceVoluntary Critical Illness InsuranceFinancial Wellness Support BenefitFree internet if you live within our service footprintCompetitive SalaryDynamic and collaborative work environment.Direct Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider.
Salary : $20 - $22