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Windstream - Mount Pleasant, IA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Mount Pleasant, IA
Telecommunications
About the position
As a Buried Drop Technician at Windstream, you will be responsible for the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the network hub to customers' residences. This role is crucial in connecting customers to reliable internet services and involves working with advanced technology in a safety-sensitive environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Windstream's network to the customers' residence.
- Use technical expertise and customer focus to create meaningful connections with customers.
- Interpret work drawings and instructions and complete necessary paperwork.
- Sell and promote Windstream products and services.
- Train new employees on daily job functions.
- Operate hand-held computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
- Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cable.
Requirements
- Ability to walk ½ mile + while operating a drop plow that places service cable.
- Ability to work the schedule including overtime, callouts, and standby as needed.
- Basic technology and math skills.
- Ability to distinguish colors present in color-coded cable.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
- Ability to successfully complete required training, including overnight travel out-of-state.
- A valid driver's license and safe driving record.
- Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K Plan
- Health & Flexible Savings Account
- Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
- Educational Assistance Plan
- Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance
