FIBER AND CABLE INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN (1099) - COCOA BEACH, FL

Fiber And Cable Installation Technician (1099) - Cocoa Beach, Fl

The Fiber & Cable Installation Technician duties include commercial & residential installations of cable and internet. This position will also include but not be limited to disconnects, reconnects, service upgrades and downgrades, for residential single family, multi-family and/or multi-dwelling units. No prior industry experience necessary.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, or disconnect cable and fiber systems in homes (indoor/outdoor).
• Test connections and fix service issues when needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and respond to outages.
• Keep simple records of work completed and equipment used.
• Provide friendly, professional support during customer visits.
• Follow all safety guidelines while working on ladders, poles, and roofs.
• Travel locally each day to different service locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Valid driver's license

Ability to pass required drug and background screening

Insured and Bonded (requirements provided)

Owned vehicle and required equipment

Experience:

Work responsibly with live utilities.

Use hand tools or power tools to connect customer equipment.

Listen to and implement directions

Able to work independently and manage daily tasks.

Knowledge of:

o Highway traffic control standards

o Operation and maintenance of all equipment

o Health and safety regulations, practices and procedures

Technical Skills:

Identify and use the tools required for installing and connecting equipment

Diagnose and/or relay any problems to a certified repair technician

Accurately sketch and record field notes and computations field as-builts

Perform and/or instruct entry level skills and practices as required

Basic understanding of IP networks and common home networking devices.

Soft Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions

Effective listening, interacting and writing skills

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 70-80 pounds including body weight, equipment, tools and boxes

Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces

Work safely on ladders, poles, and roofs.

Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather and in the near proximity to vehicular traffic

May be required to work long or unpredictable hours

Work Environment:

Exposure to varying temperatures and weather as work is both inside and outside.

Noise levels are moderate to heavy.

Varying degrees of light as work may begin early morning and continue in the evenings and overnight.

About the Company

GTS is based in Canton, GA with operations nationally. We provide planning, engineering, construction and support services for a broad range of network infrastructure.