Fiber Optic Technician

Fiber Service Technician-MobileBrightspeed is looking for a Fiber Service Technician-Mobile to join our team! As a Fiber Service Technician-Mobile, you will primarily be performing fiber installation tasks related to connecting customers to our flagship fiber product. In this important role you will be required to travel into markets to assist in order completion, work varying shifts that include mandatory overtime, weekends, and holidays.As a Fiber Service Technician-Mobile your responsibilities will include:Mobility. Travel (in-state and out-of-state) is required for this position and will be frequent as we align our workforce with where the order volume is highest.Installing fiber based high-speed internet for consumer customers.Performing maintenance and repair on outside plant facilities where necessary to facilitate installation.Climbing poles, using a shovel and pick to dig up and bury cable, working in utility access holes or controlled environmental vaults (CEV), and locating buried telephone cablesManaging a weekly per diem in support of travel expensesObserving all safety rules and regulationsAssisting other technical personnel in the performance of their duties when requestedActively supporting sales and marketing related activitiesDirecting customer facing work and sales referralsQualificationsWhat it takes to catch our eye:Ability to travelHigh School diploma or equivalent experienceAbility to distinguish colors on facilitiesAbility to handle 28 foot extension ladders (up to 75 lbs. routine work) and utility access hole covers (up to 150 lbs.)Ability to successfully complete service tech boot camp training,Basic computer skills including MS Office applicationsAbility to work in confined spaces (e.g. attics, crawl spaces, utility holes)Ability to work aloft (e.g. ladder)Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and at various hours of the day/nightA valid driver's license and satisfactory driving recordPositive and professional appearance and demeanor when communicating the company's products and services to our customersAccountability/dependability (on time and on load when scheduled and serve on call as needed)Teamwork (technical expertise developed to complete work efficiently to achieve work group key service measures)Active Listening (ability to take input from customers, supervisors and co-workers to problem solve and improve skills)Ability to ask relevant questions to ensure problems are resolved quickly or to clarify information or directionsActive Learning (curious seeker of added information and actively works to improve skills and knowledge)Bonus points for:Previous experience in travel type positionsPrior experience as a customer facing telecom operations technicianBasic electricity training/certification or documented equivalent work experienceADSL installation/repair experience (self/full installs)A+/Net + Certified Required Soft Skills BrightSpeed