I & R Technician
Clearwave Fiber

Marion, Illinois

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About us

 

Clearwave Fiber, a 100% Fiber Optic Internet provider offering business, enterprise, and residential communications services, is expanding its network to reach new communities across the Midwest and Southeast regions. This new venture was formed from Hargray Fiber and Clearwave Communications. Clearwave Fiber has the financial backing of Cable One, GTCR, Stephens Capital, and The Pritzker Organization. Our Team of more than 400 colleagues is committed to delivering the most advanced technology and customer service. If you enjoy technology and are passionate about working with a new venture with strong investment partners, we’d like to invite you to consider joining us in this endeavor. 

 

General Description of Position:

Ensures continuity in subscriber telephone, cable TV, and internet service by installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing the cable, terminal equipment, inside wiring and jacks, and other equipment. Facilitates timely service order processing by installing and connecting facilities.

 

Duties and Responsibilities: Including but not limited to the following.

  • Splices/terminates fiber optic cable according to standard procedure and company, governmental and electrical specifications
  • Maintains, tests, and measures fiber optic signal strength using test equipment from street to house.
  • Installs telecommunications services by identifying and connecting correct cables at the vault/tap; installing temporary drop if possible; installing inside wiring; installing fiber optic equipment at the customer premise; connecting wireless devices and testing service.
  • Communicates independently, effectively, clearly and professionally with customers, outside technical staff, employees, supervisors and managers. Establishes and maintains considerate and cooperative relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
  • Operates both hand tools, including drills, saws, and test equipment, including Optical Power Meters (OPM), and Volt Ohm Meters (VOM).
  • Maintains vaults and taps as needed. Reports any maintenance required to supervisor
  • Travels to sites as necessary and on-demand via company vehicle, complying with traffic laws, safety rules, regulations and practices.
  • Accesses cable, pedestals and other equipment by climbing ladders, entering crawlspaces or attics, walking through muddy areas or through brush and by digging.
  • Maintains equipment, tools and vehicles in working condition; submits and fills out necessary clerical forms such as time, mileage, gas tickets and material and equipment charge-outs.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications: Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered.

  • High School graduate
  • Telecommunications (Fiber Optic, Telephone, CATV) experience preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees and management
  • Valid driver’s license with history of safe driving record
  • Knowledge of current industry-related terminology, procedures, and equipment preferred
  • Must possess the ability to work in confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces. Must also be able to tolerate environmental conditions associated with confined spaces.
  • Must be able to work from a ladder while using the required hand tools

 

Additional Qualifications Desired:

  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
  • Basic understanding of service order flow and process
  • IPTV/ ADSL Installation and repair experience
  • Understanding of RUS and Company construction standards and specifications
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Basic electricity knowledge

 

 EOE/ Disability

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