What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Technician position at Brightspeed?
Company Description
At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.
Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.
Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.
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Job Description
Brightspeed is looking for an experienced Network Technician to join our team! As a Brightspeed Network Tech you will be responsible for all aspects of working in the physical Central Office.
As a Network Technician you will be required to work overtime and weekends.
As Network Technician your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting and maintaining all switching equipment in Central Offices.
- Keeping all backup generators in optimum condition.
- Installing, supporting, and maintaining special circuits and being capable of working within the TIRKS system.
- Monitoring and supporting all switch alarm activity.
- Installing, supporting, and maintaining fiber and copper networks.
- Supporting and maintaining transport networks and central power platforms.
Qualifications*
WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE*
- Familiarity with both inside and outside plant cabling practices
- Self-motivated and able to drive issues to resolution
- Ability to promote and sell Brightspeed services
- Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
- Ability to work well with both customers and fellow peers.
This position is part of a bargaining unit and represented by a union. Depending upon the applicable collective bargaining agreement under which you may be hired, you may be: (a) required to join the union and pay union dues as a condition of employment; or, (b) required to pay union dues, but not join the union as a condition of employment; or (c) free to choose whether to join the union, but if you do join the union you would be obligated to pay union dues.
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Additional Information*
WHY JOIN US?*
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.
We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce. We are opening a new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and our current priority is to make it a truly vibrant destination by hiring talent in the greater Charlotte area who are interested in a hybrid remote/office work arrangement. As always, however, we are also open to providing sensible remote options to talent outside of the Charlotte area. Why? Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play and connect!
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real.
When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.
Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
