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Outside Plant Technician

Verizon

Bellefonte, PA
5 days ago

Job Description

Join Verizon as an Outside Plant Technician, where you'll ensure the optimal operation of outside facilities. Utilize your skills in construction and teamwork to contribute to America's fastest and most reliable network.

Key Responsibilities

  • Placing, rearranging, and removing outside plant, including aerial, underground, submarine, buried, block, and house cables, poles, and associated hardware/fixtures
  • Connecting wires and cables to terminals and attaching/detaching various kinds of hardware
  • Reading and interpreting engineering work orders
  • Performing construction work using designated equipment
  • Operating Company motor vehicles of varying gross weights to transport equipment
  • Climbing ladders and poles, working aloft, and moving/lifting items generally not exceeding 100 lbs
  • Working evenings, weekends, holidays, and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business

Required Qualifications

  • Valid state driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
  • CDL or the ability to obtain a CDL

Preferred Qualifications

  • A related Associate Degree or 2 or more years of relevant work experience
  • Completed Verizon Technician Program or similar programs covering electrical or lineman training

Benefits & Perks

Health and wellness benefits401(k) Savings PlanStock incentive programsPaid time offAdoption assistanceTuition assistance