Traveling Field Service Technician - Up to $25 + per diem

Company: Windstream
Location: New Hampton
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionWindstream is considered an essential business and we are -HIRING NOW. As our company responds to COVID-19, the safety and wellbeing of our employees, customers, partners and communities is our top priority. - **This Position Follows a Union Bidding Process** About the Role: - Windstream's team of -Field -Service Technicians are vital team members who represent our leading telecommunications brand that connects homeowners, small business, enterprise and carrier partners across the United States. Our team of -Field -Service Technicians care about technology and connecting customers to products they value. Through providing technical expertise and customer support, our -Field -Service Technicians create meaningful connections with customers that create long-term relationships. - What -You'll Do: -

• Install and repair residential and business communications services including telephone, internet, and video.
• Train and work with tools and test equipment to provide service of multiple different technologies and network designs.
• Recommend products and services that resolve their communications needs.
• Work in both buried and aerial plant requiring pole climbing and ladder skills.
• Safely operate and maintain clean and organized company service vehicle. -
• Work in both inside and outside environments. -
• Complete necessary safety training and follow safety standards and regulations. - -
• You will report to the Manager of Local Operations - Even -Better: - - -
  • Customer service or sale experience. -
  • Certifications or training directly related to the position. -
  • Two-year -technical degree in computers or electronics, or the equivalent in work experience. - - Our -Benefits: - -
    • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
    • Identify Theft, -Legal, Auto & Home -and Pet -Insurance
    • 401K Plan
    • Health & Flexible Savings Account
    • Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
    • Educational Assistance Plan -
    • Participation in Windstream's benefit plans by employees in bargaining units is subject to the terms of their collective bargaining -agreement - - About Us: - Windstream is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S. Windstream offers bundled services, including broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV to consumers. The company also provides data, cloud solutions, unified communications and managed services to business and enterprise clients. The company supplies core transport solutions on a local and long-haul fiber-optic network spanning approximately 150,000 miles.QualificationsDo -You -Have? - -
      • Basic technology and -math -skills.
      • Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
      • Ability to distinguish colors in use of color-coded cable.
      • Ability to use equipment with -maximum -load capacity of 275lbs.
      • Ability to -lift up -to -50lbs, -capable of -working aloft. -
      • Ability to -successfully -complete required safety training. -
      • Ability to -work assigned schedules and extended hours including day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours. -
      • Ability to respond to after hour -call-outs. -
      • High -School -Degree -or GED equivalent. Job Category: BargainingLocations: US-Iowa-New Hampton
        EEO Statement:
        Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and our inclusive culture. Employment at Windstream is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.: false

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