Broadband Technician at Great Plains Communications

Broadband Technician McCook NE RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinates duties pertaining to repair maintenance and installation of telephone Internet and television service. Promotes sale of communications service and equipment. Supervises subordinates and coordinates employee work schedules.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of basic electronicsBasic installation and repair (residential key system) skillsSales experience (promotion of telephone and television services)Knowledge of digital switchKnowledge of accounting principlesKnowledge of test equipment including 965 DSP Dynatel subscriber loop analyzer Dynatel 573A locater and earth frame 710B Dynatel resistive fault locater TripletteMitigater (power influence) Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Fiberlok II mechanicalsplices Laser Light Source and Lossmeter for fiber optics Fiber Optic-Time DomainReflectometer and CATV Field Meter per manufacturers operating specifications.Cable splicing and locating experienceAbility to operate and maintain construction equipmentUnderstanding of installation and repairAnalog and T-carrier installations and maintenanceSubscriber line testing and cable repair knowledgeAbility to interpret staking sheets maps work orders cable counts etc.Knowledge of Cable Television testing installation and maintenanceAbility to interpret Cable Television mapsTyping skillsSupervisory skillsTrouble shooting skillsValid drivers license/commercial drivers licenseCommunication skills - written and verbalCustomer relations skillsKnowledge of Local and Wide Area NetworksKnowledge of cable color codeBasic computer skillsKnowledge of repair and installation of Internet/High Speed servicesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAbility to climb ladders and poles as neededAbility to dig ditches as necessaryAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. as necessaryAbility to supervise employee(s) dailyAbility to install/repair telephone and Cable Television serviceAbility to interpret staking sheets maps and work ordersAbility to complete staking sheets and completion notices dailyAbility to drive GPC vehicles daily and operate trenchers as necessary possessing valid drivers license/commercial drivers licenseAbility to operate computer dailyAbility to splice cable as necessaryAbility to work non-standard hours nights weekends and holidaysAbility to travel for work or training as necessaryAbility to be subject to call out 24 hours a dayAbility to maintain regular and punctual attendanceEDUCATION DESIREDHigh school graduate or equivalentEXPERIENCE DESIRED1-7 YearsCompetitive salary and benefits provided. EOE.To apply visit network high-performing people.Great Plains Communications is the leading fiber-driven technology provider in the Midwest delivering fast reliable solutions including high-speed internet and a full suite of residential and business services to nearly 200 communities across Nebraska Colorado Iowa and Southeast Indiana. Powered by our 19000-mile MEF-certified high-capacity network we provide state-of-the-art connectivity to homes businesses and carriers backed by custom-built strategies expert engineering and local support.What sets us apart An unwavering commitment to customer experience. From design to deployment maintenance and beyond our local experts craft tailored solutions and deliver personalized ongoing support to keep communities seamlessly connected.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Academics,Football,Bluetooth,Fabrication,Claims Investigation,Event Marketing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1