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GCI Communications Corp Field Service Technician I-Bethel, AK in Bethel, Alaska
$2,500 Hiring Bonus!
GCI's Field Service Technician I represent the companys service philosophy by assisting customers who have purchased and are using company products and services and/or are considering upgrading or expanding their products and services. Provide telecommunications installation and servicing of Video, high speed Data, and Voice product lines within customer residences and business properties in an efficient and professional manner.
GCI's Field Service Technician Irepresent the companys service philosophy by assisting customers who have purchased and are using company products and services and/or are considering upgrading or expanding their products and services. Provide telecommunications installation and servicing of Video, high speed Data, and Voice product lines within customer residences and business properties in an efficient and professional manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS:
- Install, service, and troubleshoot telecommunications equipment including analog or digital systems for video, voice, and data services from the tap or demark location to the customer's home or office.
- Perform routine service, maintenance, and operations on radio frequency, analog, microwave, fiber optic, and AC/DC components.
- Refer problems between the demark and headend or distribution center to network technicians.
- Perform disconnects, reconnects, and relocate services as instructed; repair or replace worn components and faulty connections.
- Utilize test equipment to measure and adjust signal strength to ensure optimum reception.
- Perform preventative or corrective maintenance, such as underground cable locates, outage response, rewiring, or upgrading cabling and equipment, impairment mitigation, system drive off, and repairs.
- Communicate with customers on-site and present additional service offerings.
- Support senior staff technicians and mentor junior technicians with install, test, and repair of custom service orders.
- Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance, truck stock, and following the companys safe driving and other applicable policies.
COMPETENCIES:
ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
- Ability to maintain financial accountability for vehicles, inventory (i.e., test equipment), paperwork, and safety procedures to minimize claims.
BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCIs Code of Conduct for Employees - the Basic Principles.
COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
- Ability to articulate technical information clearly and concisely in written and electronic follow-up reports and work orders and accurately complete written route sheets.
- Ability to verbally communicate technical information to customers, contractors, utility workers, fellow employees, and the general public in an effective manner appropriate with all levels of understanding.
COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects company and customer confidential information; abides by GCIs Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
- Ability to interpret and accurately apply applicable codes, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
- Abil ty to develop positive rapport with customers; demonstrate fair and equitable treatment of fellow employees and customers.
RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expe