Broadband Network Technician I, II or III

Broadband Network Technician I, II, or III 

Rocklin, CA

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services—and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.

Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success.  With us, you’ll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond. Entrepreneurial yet established and growing organization where you can make a true impact!

The Broadband Network Technician is responsible for detecting, troubleshooting and resolving system outages for data, video, and telephone. This role will be responsible for emergency restoration of coax, underground cable, maintenance of power supply, leakage and splicing. The BNT is required to maintain documentation as needed. This role participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Where you will work: 

• This position will be based in Astounds Rocklin, CA office

A Day in the Life of the Broadband Network Technician:

• Detect, troubleshoot and resolve system outages
• Emergency coax restoration
• Underground cable
• Maintenance (power supply, actives)
• Leakage
• Splicing
• Documentation
• Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Table:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 2 years telecom technician preferred
• Competencies: Maintain satisfactory driving record and have a valid driver's license; Customer Service, Communication (verbal, written), Basic Computer Skills; Aptitude to learn to skills; Problem solving; Time Management; Teamwork; Working alone; Ability to read and interpret maps; Bucket Certified; Ohm’s; Understand the Outside Plant
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ladder; Hand or Power Tools; Customer Service; Communication (verbal, written); Basic Computer Skills; Aptitude to learn to skills; Problem solving; Time Management; Teamwork; Working alone

Education and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

• Competitive compensation including base salary plus uncapped commissions plan (if applicable)
• 401k with employer match
• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: 80 hours per year and increases based on tenure with the organization (**PTO/Vacation is specific to our West region and could vary within other geographical regions.)
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave based on state and local ordinance (**Sick leave is specific to our West region and could vary within other geographical regions.)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program

The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. The base salary range in California for this position, plus opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable, is:

• Broadband Network Technician I - $21.59 - $24.91 per hour
• Broadband Network Technician II - $24.91 - $27.28 per hour
• Broadband Network Technician III - $27.28 - $38.72 per hour

Our Mission Statement:

* Take care of our customers

* Take care of each other

* Do what we say we are going to do

* Have fun

Diverse Workforce / EEO:

Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace, support, and thrive on each other’s differences to maximize the experience of our teammates and our community.  We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary : $22 - $25