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Clearwave Fiber · 4 hours ago

Installation & Repair Technician - Morton Grove, IL

Morton Grove, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $28/hr

Clearwave Fiber is a 100% Fiber Optic Internet provider expanding its network across the Midwest and Southeast. They are seeking an Installation & Repair Technician who will utilize technical aptitude and critical thinking to provide customers with technology solutions, including splicing and maintaining fiber optic cables.

ConsultingInternetTelecommunications

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Fiber Optic experienceTelecommunications installationTest equipment operationConstruction drawing interpretationBasic electricity knowledgeBasic computer knowledgeCommunication skillsCritical thinkingInterpersonal skills

Required

High School graduate or General Education Diploma

Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees and management

Valid driver's license with history of safe driving record

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