Outside Fiber Technician - Binghamton

Outside Fiber Technician - Binghamton and surrounding areas

About the Organization

Deliver an exceptional experience. Make a real impact. Grow with us. At Greenlight Networks, we design, build, and operate a high-speed fiber-optic network delivering internet speeds up to 8 Gigabits per second to homes and small businesses. Today, we serve more than 225,000 homes and nearly 10,000 businesses across New York, with continued expansion into Pennsylvania and Baltimore. Our mission is to connect our communities by delivering the best internet experience and providing our customers the freedom to work, play, and live without limits!

Category:
Outside Operations

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Binghamton, NY

Description

As our Outside Fiber Technician, you will be one of the initial points of contact for our customers, ensuring they experience a seamless installation process and the highest level of customer experience by delivering ultra-high-speed internet service.

This field-based technician role supports Binghamton and surrounding markets. Candidates may be located anywhere within the broader region and will travel regularly to other markets as needed.

• Cabling testing and documentation (all media types).
• Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic systems and networks.
• Working with optical fiber, including performing all cable pulling, suspension, fiber terminating, and testing in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other local regulations.
• Collaborating with a team to ensure premiere service to business and residential customers.
• Assisting with other business-related duties as assigned.

• Excellent teamwork ability and customer service skills.
• Minimum of one year of installation experience required.
• Basic understanding of fiber optics cabling and splicing.
• Basic computer and home networking skills; basic electronic audio/video knowledge is helpful.
• Ability to properly use all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks, including drills, cable cutters, splicers, and hammer drills.
• High standard of work ethics with the ability to perform work neatly and with quality.
• Adherence to safety guidelines and requirements, including wearing all forms of PPE.
• Ability to work in adverse conditions, including all weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic and trainability.
• Willingness to work aloft and in tight spaces up to 30 ft on ladders or by hand climbing utility poles using gaffs; work in manholes.
• Capability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for long periods; ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 25 pounds consistently.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays, evenings, and overtime as required.
• A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and the ability to maintain insurability under the company's auto policy.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; college or technical/vocational school a plus.
• Ability to read a print and follow color-coordinated routings.

• Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly pay range for this position is between $22.00 - $27.00. The actual salary offered may be influenced by factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
  
  More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at

EOE Statement:
Greenlight Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. Greenlight Networks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Applicants of all ages are encouraged to apply.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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