Field Installation Technician

Field Installation Technician

We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

The Field Installation Technician requires excellent customer service skills and technical ability. The position requires completing customer installations, service visits, on-site troubleshooting, and recovery of equipment. Work is performed on site at customer locations both with a physical aspect of installing Internet equipment.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills:

Must be professional in dress, speech, and manner.

Ability to work independently, using sound judgement principles.

Must demonstrate accountability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.

Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-change environment while managing multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout the day.

Must demonstrate a desire to learn, supported with a love for technology.

Must pass a drug screening test, a criminal background check, have and maintain a valid DL with a safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy.

Must be able to use tools to install equipment.

Work Environment/Hazards:

Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation and wind

In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles

Moderate noise level

Use of PPE

Physical Demands:

Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of at least 60 pounds or more

Must be able to climb roof tops of all types and to perform job duties from high places.

Must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up roofs and vertical tower repeatedly

Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position

Frequently required to use hand and power tools

Must have the ability to climb extended heights upwards of 200 feet

Employee weight and tools combines may not exceed 300-pound limit as specified by the manufacturer of safety equipment.

Working Hours/Days:

40 hours minimum

Overtime as needed

On Call as needed

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace:

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance