Outside Plant Technician

You want more out of a career A place to share your ideas freely - even if they re daring or different Where the true you can learn grow and thrive At Verizon we power and empower how people live work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy We do what we love - driving innovation creativity and impact in the world Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate lead and believe that listening is where learning begins In crisis and in celebration we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up everywhere always Want in Join the VTeamLife What you ll be doing You ll make sure our outside plant facilities are in tip-top condition Your know-how and commitment to excellence will ensure that Verizon s outside facilities operate at maximum efficiency and preparedness Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to Placing rearranging and removing outside plant including aerial underground submarine buried block and house cables poles and associated hardware fixtures Connecting wires and cables to terminals and attaching detaching various kinds of hardware to wires cables building or poles Reading and interpreting engineering work orders Performing construction work using designated equipment i e digging holes placing poles etc Operating Company motor vehicles of varying gross weights to transport equipment Climbing ladders and poles working aloft perceiving differences in wire and cable colors and moving lifting items generally not exceeding 100 lbs Working evenings weekends holidays and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business What we re looking for You know outside plant and construction and are anxious to put your knowledge and skills to work on America s fastest and most reliable network You like to be busy and well-organized to stay on top of things You know that the whole team needs to work together to win-and you take pride in a job well done You ll need to have Valid state driver s license with a satisfactory driving record CDL or the ability to obtain a CDL Even better if you have one or more of the following A related Associate Degree or 2 or more years of relevant work experience If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you we encourage you to apply even if you don t meet every even better qualification listed above Test s Required Verizon Job Fit Test B Where you ll be working In this worksite-based role you ll work onsite at a defined location s Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status disability or other legally protected characteristics Benefits and Compensation Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and in areas of your life outside of Verizon Depending on the role employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime shift differential holiday pay allowances etc From health and wellness benefits 401 k Savings Plan stock incentive programs paid time off adoption assistance and tuition assistance we ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours The weekly wage range for the location s listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is 776 50 - 2 125 50 Save Saved Open sharing options Share Related Jobs Save Saved Pottsville Pennsylvania Technology Save Saved Allentown Pennsylvania Technology Save Saved Altoona Pennsylvania Technology Connect with the best and brightest to help innovate and operate some of the world s largest platforms and networks Stay in touch Even if you re not a V Teamer yet we d love to keep you in the loop We can t help it-connection is kind of our thing So be sure to sign up to become part of our network