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Installation and Maintenance Technician

Verizon Communications Inc
  • Newark, DE
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3 days ago
Verizon Communications Inc

Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing…

Installing, splicing, testing, repairing, and maintaining the technology that keeps millions of customers connected. Be part of a team that makes a profound impact every single day by ensuring that our fiber-optic network performs reliably. Because here, better matters.

When you join Verizon…

You'll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Beyond powering America's fastest and most reliable network, we're

leading the way in cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things, and video entertainment. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we're about more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your

own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures, or numbers, find your future at Verizon.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Making necessary preparations for splicing, rearranging, and termination of cable conductors. You'll perform splicing operations in connection with the installation, rearrangement, and repair of outside plant facilities.

  • Operating trucks and equipment needed to perform work operations in a safe manner.
  • Installing, repairing, maintaining, and testing access lines for all types of equipment and technology.
  • Performing construction work using designated equipment for digging holes, placing poles, laying cable/conduit in the ground and unreeling, pulling and stringing wire/cable on poles.
  • Reading and interpreting engineering plans and vendor specifications.
  • Climbing ladders and poles, working aloft, perceiving differences in wire and cable colors, distinguishing audio tones, and moving/lifting items generally not exceeding 100 lbs.
  • Working evenings, weekends, holidays and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business.

What we're looking for…

You know telecommunications construction and are anxious to put your knowledge and skills to work on Verizon's network. You like to be busy and well-organized to stay on top of things. You know that the whole

team needs to work together to win-and you take pride in a job well done.

You'll need to have:

  • Valid state driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Even better if you have:

  • Related Associate Degree or 2 or more years' relevant experience.
  • Completed Verizon Technician Program or similar programs covering electrical or lineman training.

Test(s) Required

Field Operations Assessment, Verizon Job Fit Test B

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Where you'll be working

In this worksite-based role, you''ll work onsite at a defined location(s).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid time off, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNewark, DE
IndustryTelecommunications Services
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded2000
Websitehttps://www.verizonwireless.com/

About Company

Verizon is one of the largest communication technology companies in the world.

Every day, we connect millions of people, companies and communities with our powerful technology. We’re using our award-winning networks to make breakthroughs in interactive entertainment, digital media, the Internet of Things and broadband services for customers. Whatever the future looks like, whatever the digital world promises, we will deliver.

Skills

  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Internet of Thingsunmatched
  • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched

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