Senior Technician

Equix Broadband is a specialty contractor offering design, construction and
maintenance services to clients with broadband infrastructure serving a critical
role in their business strategy. We have a current opening for a Senior
Technician. At EBI, we support our customers and stakeholders and constantly
strive to exceed expectations with all our services, which include: Design-Build
Wireline, Wireless, Aerial and Underground Construction, Fiber Optics, and
Maintenance.

Responsibilities:

Oversee, train, and distribute work to Technician I, and II's
Manage up to 3 direct reports
The work will involve safely installing and troubleshooting the power,
fiber, coax cable, and Small Cell/DAS on outdoor and in-building sites. Senior
Technicians should be experts in basic telecom installation best practices and
blueprint/schematic reading.
Installation of ancillary items associated with projects, brackets, safety
lines, labels, etc.
Weekly overnight travel will be required
Working at height will be required
Bucket Trucks, man lifts, ladders
Physically placing, removing, or modifying working and non-working equipment
Perform testing and quality of installation verification via closeout
documentation
Assist customer with test and turn-up of their network
Perform troubleshooting activities directed by customer network operations
center
Act as a customer contact. Interface with customers, local supervisors, and
project managers to clarify project status
Analyze and plan installation activities to meet schedule dates and budgeted
hours
Perform computer-based tasks in the Microsoft office suite and post
processing software for testing platforms.
Perform work in both team and individual environments.
Ability to be on-call for after-hours maintenance will be discussed on an
individual basis and will lead to increased overtime hours. Not necessary for
all hires.

Requirements:

High school degree or equivalent required
Associates, two year technical or bachelor's degree strongly preferred
Expertise with installation techniques and telecom best practices
Expertise with telecom equipment and terms
CommScope, Ericsson, Solid, Corning, JMA
Expertise with fiber optic cleaning and best practices
Ability to lift 50lbs
Ability to work at height
At least one industry certification utilizing below equipment is required
Anritsu Sweep and PIM Master
EXFO fiber optic test equipment
OSHA 10 Training or higher is preferred

Equix offers:

Multiple medical plan options
Weekly pay
Wellness program
Dental and vision plans
FSA and HSA options
401k savings plan with employer match
Financial protection products
Short and long term disability, life, accident, critical illness
Legal shield and ID theft plans
Employer-paid life insurance
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program

Candidates must pass pre-employment screenings that may include a drug test,
background check, reference checks, and driver's license check with an
acceptable driving record. Equix is an Equal Opportunity Employer, D.O.T. drug
testing participant, and e-Verify participant. We encourage minorities, women,
people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.