Outside Fiber Technician - Binghamton and surrounding areas (Binghamton, NY)

As our Outside Fiber Technician, you will be one of the initial points of contacts for our customers ensuring they experience a seamless installation process ensuring the highest level of customer experience is exceeded by providing an 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.

What you'll be doing:

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

Experience and Skills:

• Excellent teamwork ability and customer service skills.

• Minimum of one-year installation experience required.

• Basic understanding of fiber optics cabling and splicing.

• Basic computer & 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, Hammer Drill.

• A high standard of work ethics with an ability to perform all work in a neat and quality manner

• Ability to adhere to safety guidelines and requirements including wearing all forms of PPE

• Ability to work in adverse conditions including all weather conditions.

• Must have great work ethic and be trainable.

• Work aloft and in close spaces up to 30ft in ladder, or hand climb utility poles using gaffs; work in manholes.

• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch for long periods of time. Must be able 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 are essential.

• 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

Compensation: 

• 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 to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of 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, are available at www.greenlightnetworks.com/careers/.