Overview and Essential FunctionsOur mission is to build an industry leading organization that provides the highest quality and customer service to the in-home fulfillment services sector through a professional, reliable, skilled and motivated workforce. Prince Telecom is currently hiring qualified Field 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. We provide paid training, full benefits, and tuition assistance. What you will do:
You will install underground fiber optic telecommunications cabling related to a FTTH deployment project
You will use hand tools such as shovels, spades and other digging equipment to hand bury fiber cabling in customers yards to their homes
You will operate or work around equipment and machinery such as commercial grade air compressors and pneumatic boring equipment used to bore underneath sidewalks and driveways in order to deploy FTTH drops in residential neighborhoods
You will work in congested or remote areas, referring to provided maps to locate fiber network points of interest and utilize 811 locating markings to determine the best path through customers yards
You will maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
You will perform general construction work under direction of a Foreman/Supervisor
You will maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations, procedures and policies
QualificationsWho we are looking for…
You are at least 18 years old
You are authorized to work in the United States for this company
You have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
You have a valid standard driver's license with a minimum of 2 years driving experience
You have the experience with using a variety of tools.
You have the ability to communicate effectively.
You have the ability to work over-time, after hours, on weekends, for emergencies, or on-call as needed
You are a high energy, focused and driven individual who can perform difficult manual labor tasks in adverse conditions
You can stand, crouch, sit, bend, balance, climb, crawl, lift, hold, or stoop while on shift
You have experience working in adverse weather such as extreme heat, cold temperatures, wind, rain, snow, sleet, and dust
You have experience driving on wet or icy roads and in the fog
You are able to lift, climb, and carry weight of up to 80lbs
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Benefits and Company SummaryWhat you’ll get…
Company vehicle
Weekly paychecks
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 program
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).
EEOOur 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.