Outside Plant Technician at Champlain Broadband LLC in Burlington, Vermont

Job Description:

Champlain Broadband (Burlington Telecom) is looking for an energetic person who is willing to work hard and grow with our company. This position is mainly responsible, for FTTP (Fiber-to-the-Premise) installations, maintenance and repair of the company's transmission and distribution system.  This position is a temp to hire position. If you are looking for a place to grow and a friendly working environment, then Champlain Broadband is the place for you!

When you join Champlain Broadband (Burlington Telecom)...

You'll be joining an award-winning company and team. We will not only offer you a full range of benefits, including group health & dental insurance, 401(k) program with company match, generous PTO program, a company wellness program, employer paid short and long term disability, and more! We are a great place to work because we are committed to providing an environment that gives each employee the opportunity to nurture their gifts and achieve their potential. Our mission is to pass on to the next generations of customers, employees, communities, and owners an organization that is even stronger and better than what it is today.

Schurz Communications and its subsidiaries strategic objectives:

•  We will attract, invest in, communicate with, and retain top talent.


•  We will dynamically grow revenues by building and nurturing mutually beneficial and profitable customer relationships.


•  We will innovate, partner, experiment and create a better future together.


•  We strive to continuously improve operating performance to ensure sustained growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform the installation, maintenance and repair of the FTTP (Fiber-to-the-Premise) system in accordance to guidelines listed within the Outside Plant SOP manual.


• Ensure that FTTP installations and repairs conform to adopted industry standards.


• Work as part of the Burlington Telecom team to ensure any and all work performed is in support of all corporate goals and commitments to service.


• Ensure a safe working environment for self, employees and general public, by practicing work methods and elements in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal codes, standards, laws, and regulations; including, but not limited to National Electric Safety Code and OSHA.


• Participate in training opportunities as assigned and required.


• Execute the closing of work orders after final job completion.


• Organize vehicle, materials, tools and equipment.


• Assist in the restoration of system outages related to the distribution system.


• Assist in planning and design of distribution system improvements.


• Work in a supportive role with Network Operations for operation of the electronics transport system to include installation, provisioning and maintenance.


• Assist in the investigation and resolution of customer complaints regarding service as related to distribution system as needed.


• Perform other related tasks and assignments as assigned or as become evident.

You will need:

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  HS diploma or equivalent.

  
  


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  Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact with coworkers and the public.

  
  


• Demonstrated ability to operate personal computers required.


• Must always maintain a professional attitude and appearance.


• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening required.


• Ability to train for pertinent industry safety rules, practices and standards required.


• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification within three months of date hired.


• Must wear safety equipment, including, but not limited to; high voltage rubber gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection and safety harness.


• Must be able to work as part of a team.


• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays required.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license required.


• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Even better if:

• Lift and carry up to 80 pounds occasionally 


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


• Kneeling, crouching, crawling 

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