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Overview

Prince Telecom is currently hiring qualified R&M Technicians to join our team to help connect America. As a full service telecommunications company, we specialize in building, maintaining, and managing some of the largest upgrades, rebuilds, and new builds, as well as a wide range of services including aerial and underground construction, structured wiring, fiber splicing, cable mining, and engineering for the fiber to the home market. R&M Technicians are responsible for the terminating, splicing, bonding/grounding, documenting, and testing of all fiber optic cables within the systems fiber optic networks and their related equipment. We connect the world today with tomorrow’s technologies.

We provide paid training, a company vehicle, full benefits, and tuition assistance.

What you’ll do…

• You will Install, repair, maintain, test proof or adjust, as needed, all fiber optic cables and related equipment

• You will climb utility poles and ladders

• You will lift and carry equipment that weighs at least 75 lbs

• You will use a variety of hand tools

• You will work in all types of inclement weather

• You will enter underground facilities and be able to use a shovel to uncover underground closures

• You will coordinate fiber activities with other departments and staff

• You will Perform fiber tests with OTDR’s, light source and meters

• You will terminate, splice, bond/ground, and test fiber optic equipment to customer standards

• You will provide accurate equipment location, splicing, and terminating records for the fiber database

• You will assist the Construction and Engineering departments

• You will build bays, racking, jumper ducts and other network elements

• You will monitor, communicate, and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber and/or fiber related equipment from Master Control to and through each HUB to the NODE.

• You will provision and install media converters

• You will serve as a technical resource for staff on all fiber related areas and technical procedures

• You must be available for any on call emergency coverage for fiber restoration year round

Qualifications

Who we are looking for…

• You have a high school diploma or GED required or a combination of equivalent education and experience

• You have two (2) years experience with fiber optic cable technology, formal fiber optic training strongly desired.You have one (1) year of fiber optic cable splicing experience or completion of an equivalent training program

• You are authorized to work in the United States for this company

• You are able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as needed with or without assistance

• You are able to meet the safety requirement of the safety harnesses that are utilized for bucket trucks and climbing poles

• You possess the ability to work at ground level, crouch squat and sit. Install Network Interface units outdoors on customer premises

• You have a valid standard Driver's License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience

• You have an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company

• You must have a good understanding of the technologies and standards as they apply to the installation of fiber optic networks

• You must have a working knowledge of design and layout for fiber terminations

• You must possess a good understanding of fiber documentation and have the ability to assist in laying out new fiber circuits

• You must be able to think analytically

• You have excellent customer presentation and service skills.

• You have the ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment.

• You have the ability to work well under pressure and deadline environments.

• You have the ability to translate highly technical information to end user customers and staff.

• You have the ability to communicate with other staff.

• You have the ability to handle on-call responsibilities

• You will act as a customer contact. Interface with customers and local supervisors to clarify project status

• You will learn new equipment software and interfaces to help expand business opportunities

• You work well within a team

• You have good written and oral communication skills

• You are adaptable to changing environments

• You will complete other duties as assigned.

• You must be able to work weekends and overnights

• You must be able to differentiate color codes

• You must be able to read and understand manufacturer’s manuals for operating and repairing of electronic equipment and components

• You are proficient in the operation of all related fiber tools and equipment.

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Benefits and Company Summary

What you’ll get…

• Company vehicle

• Weekly paychecks

• Competitive pay

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Supplemental Life and AD&D

• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Company Discounts

• Legal Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement for select programs

  Who we are... Prince Telecom's commitment to deliver outstanding service that consistently exceeds customer expectations has grown the company to become one of the nation's largest fulfillment providers. With a national footprint and over 850+ employees, Prince Telecom affords its customers a single source solution with the ability to deploy a well-equipped, professionally trained and experienced workforce capable of meeting needs anywhere in the United States. Prince Telecom offers a wide range of services that includes: residential and commercial installations, digital converter deployment, high speed modem installations, home security and automation, underground and aerial construction services and special projects such as MDU construction, drop rebuilds and audits.

  At Prince Telecom we are proud of our installation technicians and operational support teams who meet our strict pre-employment and on-going safety and quality control criteria; we reward their outstanding performance with competitive pay, bonus programs, paid training, career development programs, safety certifications, paid time off and medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k).

EEO

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.