Broadband Technican

LOCATION:  Kearney, NE - Broadband Technician

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs installation and repair of Internet, phone and tv services to business and residential customers via coax and fiber systems. Experience with maintaining mainline coax systems is highly valued for this position. Promotes sale of company products and services along with providing an excellent customer experience.

 

Job Duties

Ability to climb ladders

Ability to dig with hand tools if necessary.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as necessary.

Ability to operate a bucket truck as necessary.

Ability to install/repair internet and phone services.

Ability to interpret staking sheets maps and work orders.

Ability to complete staking sheets and completion notices.

Ability to drive GPC vehicles daily and possessing valid driver’s license. 

Ability to operate computer daily.

Ability to splice cable as necessary.

Ability to work non-standard hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to travel for work or training as necessary, (minimal).

Ability to be subject to call outs when needed after normal working hours.

Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Ability to maneuver in crawl spaces and in attic spaces when needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·       Basic computer skills

 

      Knowledge of basic electronics

·       Knowledge of testing equipment, ex. EXFO Light meter, and volt ohm meters

 

·       Fiber optic fusion splicer abilities, will train

 

·       Provisioning abilities, will train

·       Understanding of installation and repair, business and residential

·       Ability to interpret staking sheets, maps, work orders, cable counts, etc.

·       Typing skills

·       Trouble shooting skills

·       Valid driver’s license

·       Communication skills - written and verbal

·       Customer relations skills

·       Knowledge of repair and installation of Internet/High Speed services

 

EDUCATION DESIRED

High school graduate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE DESIRED

1-7 Years

Competitive wage and benefits provided.  EOE.

To apply, visit www.gpcom.com/careers.

Great Plains Communications is one of the largest privately-owned telecommunications providers in the Midwest, serving communities throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado and Southeastern Indiana. Business and enterprise services range from traditional and cloud-based voice and data products to installation and support of strategic networks with fully scalable, managed Ethernet solutions. The company also takes pride in its progressive approach to accommodating the unique needs of wholesale customers, including regional and national telecommunications carriers, LECs, ISPs, wireless and other providers utilizing superior custom engineering and custom-build strategies. In addition, the company serves residential customers with an impressive suite of services including high speed Internet, cable and streaming video, and local and long-distance telephone services. At the core of its service offering is an extensive 16,500+- mile, MEF certified regional fiber network reaching 13 states that is fully supported by a 24x7x365, Network Operations Center.

Founded in 1910 by E.C. Hunt as a Nebraska phone company, Great Plains Communications has evolved over the past century, keeping pace with technology and increasing bandwidth demands to become a leading regional network and fiber services provider.

The company is headquartered in Blair, Nebraska and is owned by Grain Management, LLC: a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the Communications sector.

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Last updated on Oct 18, 2024