Field Service Technician

Wide Open West

  • Potterville, Michigan
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Join WOW! as a Field Service Technician and help connect customers to the internet, entertainment, and communication services they rely on every day. As a Field Service Technician, you'll work in assigned neighborhoods to install, maintain, and troubleshoot WOW! internet, phone, and video services.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPotterville, Michigan

    Description

    Field Service Technician

    Power Up Your Career-New Competitive Pay Rate!

    Ready to build a career where no two days are the same? Join WOW! as a Field Service Technician and help connect customers to the internet, entertainment, and communication services they rely on every day.

    This is a hands-on, customer-facing role for someone who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and being out in the field instead of behind a desk. You'll install and troubleshoot services, educate customers, and help deliver the reliable experience WOW! is known for.

    Why You'll Love Working at WOW!
    • Performance bonuses that reward your contributions
    • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid time off and paid holidays
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Employee broadband discounts for employees living in a WOW! service area
    • Company-provided tools and professional uniforms
    • Career growth opportunities with a growing organization


    What You'll Do

    As a Field Service Technician, you'll work in assigned neighborhoods to install, maintain, and troubleshoot WOW! internet, phone, and video services. Your responsibilities will include:
    • Completing new installations, reconnections, disconnections, upgrades, downgrades, and service changes
    • Installing and relocating outlets, modems, converters, wiring, and related equipment
    • Troubleshooting service issues from the customer's equipment to the network tap
    • Testing, maintaining, splicing, repairing, and replacing coaxial cable and related components
    • Performing network troubleshooting, including ping tests, traceroutes, and speed tests
    • Checking signal levels, picture quality, voltage, and system performance
    • Identifying and correcting causes of signal degradation or service interruptions
    • Educating customers on how to properly use their equipment and services
    • Monitoring and repairing system, drop, and in-home signal leakage
    • Maintaining system security by securing unused ports, drops, and pedestals
    • Completing work orders, service records, logs, and reports
    • Maintaining assigned tools, equipment, inventory, and company vehicle
    • Following WOW!, FCC, NESC, and OSHA safety and technical standards
    • Delivering friendly, professional, and dependable customer service
    • Supporting and training other employees when needed
    • Completing other duties as assigned


    What You'll Bring
    • Strong customer service and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information in an easy-to-understand way
    • The ability to work independently, manage priorities, and respond to time-sensitive issues
    • Comfort using hand tools, testing equipment, and mobile applications
    • The ability to accurately maintain records, work orders, and service documentation
    • The ability to read maps and navigate assigned service areas
    • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts
    • A valid driver's license and a good driving record
    • Experience using signal level meters, volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, or similar testing equipment is helpful.


    Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

    This is an active, hands-on position performed indoors and outdoors in a variety of environments. You must be able to:
    • Stand and walk for extended periods across different types of terrain
    • Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures
    • Carry, climb, and safely operate an extension ladder approximately 28 feet long and weighing up to 75 pounds
    • Lift and carry up to 90 pounds
    • Work at elevated heights, including roofs and utility poles
    • Work in tight or poorly ventilated spaces, including attics and crawl spaces
    • Bend, twist, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, and grasp
    • Safely use drills, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and other hand tools
    • Work with small components and distinguish between different wire sizes and colors
    • Use close and peripheral vi

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