Line Technician

We are System Services:

Welcome! We are so glad you found us. System Services Broadband Inc. has been serving the telecommunications industry for 35 plus years. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality service by operating at our highest level of integrity and capability. We offer a wide selection of services to our customers, a team-oriented work environment, and excellent career choices with plenty of opportunity for advancement.

We are seeking people that are dynamic, fast learners, action oriented, solution driven, deep thinkers, and dreamers. If that sounds like you, our hope is that you read on and hit that apply button.

What would you do at System Services:

As an Aerial Line Technician your job would consist of (but is not limited to) the following:

• Climb poles and ladders and operate bucket trucks to install coaxial and fiber optic communication lines with supervision
• Assist in the daily inspections of the line and/or bucket truck and equipment and stocking of all necessary equipment and/or supplies
• Prepare equipment and execute all pre work trip inspections prior to mobilizing work on job site
• Assist in securing work site and equipment at the end of each shift
• Prepare various documents, reports, and/or checklists related to work, equipment and safety
• Remain safety conscience at all times displaying awareness of pedestrian, co-worker and vehicular traffic through the work area
• Ensure safety signs and orange cones are out safely securing the job site
• Conducts JHA’s and help with pre and post job videos
• Safely and efficiently operate company vehicle as needed
• Assume responsibility for the tools and equipment personally used from the assigned truck and ensures their return at the end of each shift
• Report lost or damaged equipment to immediate supervisor as soon as it is discovered
• Check, maintain and use proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as issued in compliance with OSHA and company safety rules and regulations
• Perform routine maintenance checks on all machinery and report any excessive wear or damage
• Keep up to date with and ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures
• Identify and correct existing and/or potential safety violations
• Ensure the security and cleanliness of trucks, tools, equipment, vehicles, storage and work areas
• Remain up to date and knowledgeable with regard to industry best practices and procedures to maximize job performance
• Perform other functions as assigned

What we offer for your hard work:

Competitive pay and tons of benefits! The following benefits are offered upon reaching eligibility:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K with a company match, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a Bonus Program!

What’s Required to join our team:

• Must have a Class D valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. (Acquisition of CDL license is highly encouraged.)
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Previous experience operating and working from bucket trucks
• Must have basic working knowledge of coaxial and fiber optic installation operations and overhead construction procedures including attachment requirements as specified by N.E.S.C
• Able to travel for work with overnight stays.
• Must be safety oriented.
• Must be able understand and carry out instructions whether the instructions be written, given verbally, or via diagrammatic form.
• Must have ability to learn and utilize basic knowledge and understanding of all other utilities.
• Able to interact with customers and co-workers on a daily basis.
• Ability to interpret and correctly fill out various forms provided by the company and/or clients.
• Must exhibit honesty, trustworthiness, and truthfulness in all aspects of employment including when interacting with property owners, clients, and co-workers.

Physical Demands:

• Must possess good physical fitness and range of motion including, but not limited to, the ability to occasionally lift and carry loads up to 80 pounds
• Must be able to proficiently climb trees, towers, ladders, utility poles and other structures and proficiently perform construction duties while working from heights
• Must be able to tolerate work in extreme outdoor weather conditions including humidity, heat and cold

Why should this be the next step in your career:

Now that you made it all the way down the page, thank you for taking the time to look at our job posting. You didn’t realize it before, but you just stumbled upon an amazing career opportunity. You, job seeker, happen to be on the forefront of a major boom. In the fall of 2021, the federal government poured billions (yes, billions with a B) of dollars into the telecommunications industry to be used to develop broadband to all of the rural parts of America. Now we need all the support we can get to build the infrastructure. Project managers, technicians, safety coordinators, and administrative support people are just a few of the jobs in high demand right now. With new build construction planned to take 7 years minimum, and on-going maintenance for decades, you can plan an entire career from start to finish in the telecommunications industry. Because the knowledge to build and interpret broadband systems is so specialized, we make it our company’s standard practice to promote from within. Along with the many other benefits offered above we also provide on the job training, which means we are ready to equip you with the tools you need to succeed in the telecommunications industry. If you are tired of fretting about job security from economic crisis to crisis, then System Services is the company for you. We look forward to hearing from you!

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.