Telecom Site Technician

Job Description

ViaPath is looking for a Telecommunications Site Technician to join the Field Services team. Under the direction of the Field Service Manager, but working largely independently without and/or limited direct supervision, provide remedial repair, preventive maintenance, and system reliability services. Potentially administer kiosk collection/service activities with customers located geographically throughout an assigned territory.

This position will be based at our client's site in Pierre, SD.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a positive Ambassador representative for ViaPath when meeting with customers and clients - clearly demonstrating "Service Excellence"

Responsible for overall service of ViaPath products at assigned customer sites and willing to assist the customer at all times

Prioritizing and planning of assigned service calls

Communicating updates associated with assigned service calls

Escalating problems when appropriate

Interacting in a professional manner with customers to foster positive relationships

Point of contact for FACILITY staff for any issues regarding customer account

Replacing telephony hardware and network components, basic maintenance practices

Pulling cable, mounting network devices, installing telephony hardware

Administer kiosk service and collections, clearing bill/paper jams, and deposit monies at assigned financial institutions

Basic troubleshooting to include defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions; assisting Technical Support departments with corrective action on deployed hardware and software; developing working knowledge of all operating standards, practices, and procedures

Wiring troubleshooting to include tracing and repairing or replacing damaged wiring and effecting repairs on 66-Blocks or Cutoff Switches

Handle special projects as assigned by Field Service Manager

Scheduled and/or unscheduled overtime work and callouts are to be expected

Energize and foster an effective and impactful team environment

Troubleshoot video visitation session issues with guidance from ViaPath Technical Support where applicable

Perform basic troubleshooting of tablet functionality, applications, and Wi-Fi connectivity issues where applicable

Return damaged or inoperable equipment in accordance with ViaPath Return Merchandise Authorization process