Performance Field Technician I at Shentel in Lebanon, VA

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) specializes in providing High-Speed Internet and other telecommunications services to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. We focus on rural communities, which are often overlooked by larger companies. The Shentel family of brands includes: Shentel: Provides traditional cable Internet services for small towns and rural communities. Glo Fiber: Delivers fiber-optic Internet for customers in larger cities, as a competitor to incumbent providers. Shentel Business and Glo Fiber Business: Offers small, medium and large-scale telecommunication services for businesses and enterprises in our areas. We live and work in the same places as the customers we serve, and we are proud to support our local communities. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

Job Summary:
As part of a team, install and support commercial voice, video, and data customers across our fiber networks, assist with commercial fiber deployments during optical network commercial upgrades. Provide technical support, remote diagnostics, maintenance and installation of equipment in (Headends, Hubs, POP sites and commercial customer locations). This will include integrating new technologies and network system upgrades into existing Shentel network infrastructure to support broadband fiber/coax network connectivity for data, voice and video services. Position to support the Radford, Wytheville, and Lebanon, VA areas; the selected candidate must live, work, and be able to travel in the market.
Certifications & Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of experience in an Advanced Technician role (Broadband or Maintenance Tech) or equivalent industry experience is required.
Environmental Requirements:
• Factors affecting environmental conditions will vary depending on the assigned work area and task.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in high places.
• Ability to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions and varying topographic, wet and dry locations.
• Up to 25% daily travel time may be required.
• Lifts and carries loads of 70 lbs. or more, works in spaces such as hubs/HE/POP/Network rooms, works while standing 50 -70% of the time and performs work near power sources.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.

Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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