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Organization: Mercury Broadband is a leading provider of high-speed internet and digital phone service providing access to communities throughout the Midwest. Founded in Topeka, KS and now operating in five States, we are a fast growing and innovative company finding unique solutions and opportunities to provide service to the “last-mile” customer forgotten by other providers. A full-service business we provide opportunities for a wide range of exciting careers with room to grow, learn, and advance internally. If you are ready to start a career helping to provide a service that makes an impact, at a company that values you, and doesn’t stop at where you begin, then welcome to Mercury.
Position Summary: The Fiber Services Drop Team of Mercury Wireless builds and services all of Mercury’s fiber to the home customers. The technician should be professional in attitude and appearance and engaged with other team members and construction manager’s needs. Field Services should be mindful and thorough in their work; following installation and safety guidelines, and instructions from the Field Team Leader.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Installation of fiber to the home equipment at Mercury customer premises
- Assist with fiber drop construction, vaults, pedestals and conduit
- Interact with customers, land owners and inspectors and represent the company in a professional manner
Skills & Requirements:
- Follow directions from Field Team Lead and work together with Fiber Foreman and Fiber Team Lead
- Comfortable working in the Right of Way, working with shovels
- Potholing utilities
- Learning how to located and mark for utilities
- Learning basics of fiber splicing
- Learning operation of Vermeer drop plow machine
- Follow safety guidelines and safe working practices
- Basic mechanical skills
- Knowledge of and ability to operate basic hand and power tools
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with computers
- Basic computer networking skills and knowledge
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
- Self-Motivated
- Customer service oriented and professional in appearance
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Prior OSP cabling experience a plus
Company Provided Training:
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Safety training
- OSHA Certifications
- Installation and equipment training
- Ethernet wiring
- Networking Training and Concepts
Capable of:
- Lifting 50 lbs
- Bending at the knees
- Digging with hand tools
