Installation Technician

Position: Installation Technician
Location(s): Streator, IL
Reports To: Field Ops Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-time

Conxxus was founded with a mission for enhancing the quality of life in rural communities by providing competitively priced, state-of-the-art telecommunication services. Conxxus fiber infrastructure is Illinois’ first all fiber-to-the-home network. With fiber-to-the-home architecture, Conxxus is able to offer a full spectrum of video, voice and high-speed internet services to residential and business customers. By offering three services from one company, customers take advantage of bundled services – Conxxus is your one stop shop for all of your telecommunication needs.

Responsibilities

• Coax and Fiber installations
• Provision and monitor Internet/IPTV/VOIP services
• Travel in company vehicles for service calls/on site projects
• Work with coax/fiber tools and equipment
• Communicate procedures, policies, and other information to customers
• Work with support to resolve customer issues

Experience/Skills/Requirements

• Entry Level
• High school diploma/GED required
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime
• Valid driver’s license; good driving record
• Knowledge of mechanical and consumer devices
• Willing to work in varying heights, close spaces, and weather conditions

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge/experience on processes leading up to actual installation process to turn up customers media services.
• basic understanding of IT concepts and fundamentals/experience preferred
• Knowledge/experience with installation equipment
• Knowledge/experience with drop plow and/or trencher
• broadband technician: 1 year (Preferred)
• voice, data, coax: 1 year (Preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds independently on an occasional basis.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work with heavier materials and equipment with assistance from another employee or mechanical lifting equipment when required.
• Push, pull, move, and position cable, conduit, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, including up to 8–10 hours during a workday.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and work in awkward positions.
• Enter and exit trucks and equipment, and work around utility structures.
• Work with hands and arms above shoulder level for extended periods.
• Use hand tools and power tools requiring repetitive gripping, grasping, and manual dexterity.
• Walk over uneven, muddy, rocky, or rough terrain.

Schedule

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities
• Shifts range from Monday – Saturday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Compensation & Benefits

• $23 - $25 per hour
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road