Telecommunications Technician
Company: Astound Broadband Powered by Wave
Location: La Conner
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Broadband Network Technician I, II or III Location: La Conner,
WA Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider
in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge
technology and communications services-and applicants like you make
it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one
training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the
opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.
Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including
rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your
continued success. With us, you'll stay empowered to do your best
work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and
beyond. Entrepreneurial yet established and growing organization
where you can make a true impact! The Broadband Network Technician
I, II, or III is responsible for detecting, troubleshooting and
resolving system outages for data, video, and telephone. This role
will be responsible for emergency restoration of coax, underground
cable, maintenance of power supply, leakage and splicing. The BNT I
is required to maintain documentation as needed. This role
participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation. Where you will work:
- This position will be based in Astounds La Conner, WA office A
Day in the Life of the Broadband Technician:
- Detect, troubleshoot and resolve system outages
- Emergency coax restoration
- Underground cable
- Maintenance (power supply, actives)
- Leakage
- Splicing
- Documentation
- Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation
- Other duties as assigned What You Bring to the Table:
- Experience: 2+ years telecom technician preferred
- Competencies: Maintain satisfactory driving record and have a
valid driver's license; Customer Service, Communication (verbal,
written), Basic Computer Skills; Aptitude to learn to skills;
Problem solving; Time Management; Teamwork; Working alone; Ability
to read and interpret maps; Bucket Certified; Ohm's; Understand the
Outside Plant
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ladder; Hand or Power Tools;
Customer Service; Communication (verbal, written); Basic Computer
Skills; Aptitude to learn to skills; Problem solving; Time
Management; Teamwork; Working alone Education and Certifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent We're Proud to Offer a
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:
- 401k retirement plan, with employer match
- Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and
STD insurance
- Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and
increases based on tenure with the organization
- Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
- Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
- Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per
calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee discount program Benefits listed above are for regular
full-time positions The base pay range represents the low and high
end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may
be above or below the range based on various factors including but
not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. The
base salary range in Washington for this position, plus
opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable,
is:
- Broadband Network Technician I - $23.15 - $32.41 per hour
- Broadband Network Technician II - $24.31 - $34.03 per hour
- Broadband Network Technician III - $25.53 - $35.74 per hour Our
Mission Statement: Take care of our customers Take care of each
other Do what we say we are going to do Have fun Diverse Workforce
/ EEO: Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable
and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and
empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are
dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and
applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy,
national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, military, veteran status, and any other characteristic
protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that
celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in
all aspects of our business. CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For
California Candidates Only): Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not
discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or
applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees
or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response
to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
Keywords: Astound Broadband Powered by Wave, Seattle , Telecommunications Technician, IT / Software / Systems , La Conner, Washington
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