Service Technician- New Knoxville, OH

• 1-2 years of CATV or other relevant technical/electronic experience.

• Able to troubleshoot and repair customer products/services using knowledge of plant distribution and customer equipment operation.

• Able to locate and mark underground services utilizing test equipment, prints, and data base mapping software.

• Splice and repair fiber.

• Knowledge and experience working with electronics, DC power, wireless, and fiber optic equipment.

• Able to properly operate small hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.

• Able to work independently and plan to complete projects.

• Strong computer skills in Word and Excel

• Able to accurately measure distances using tapes or other measuring devices.

• Able to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires/cables.

• Ability to work in tight spaces including attics, crawl spaces, cabinets, utility closets, and telco rooms.

• Knowledge of and ability to comply with all OSHA, FCC, NEC, and local ordinances.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Valid and clean driver’s license

• Install, disconnect, connect, upgrade, downgrade, make changes, troubleshoot and repair customer provided services at residential and commercial locations.

• Maintain broadband system by testing to locate trouble, opening cable to replace or repair defective sections and closing or sealing cable.

• Splices cable to protector devices and central office main distribution frame and splices drop cable to the central office cable system.

• Educate customers in the services being provided and the proper use of equipment, propose solutions, and describes advantages of and sells additional services.

• Maintain an appropriate and professional image of the company through appearance, demeanor, driving habits, and interactions with customers.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds

• Walk over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather while carrying tools and equipment including ladders

• Kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, pulling, bending, pushing, reaching above head

• Work indoors in poorly ventilated areas such as attics during extreme heat

• Exposure to dust, dirt, noise, insects

• On-call schedules every 6 weeks

• Work schedules may adjust based on business need

Schurz Communications