Telecommunications Technician
Company: DIRECTV
Location: Bismarck
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
$5,000 Additional Cash Award available - Apply today to learn
more!
When you join DIRECTV, you ll be a part of a team that s supporting
our customers from the front lines. Whether it s connecting them to
the latest technology or getting them plugged into our world-class
services, your work will create connections and support our mission
of taking entertainment to the next level. It s an opportunity to
showcase your customer experience expertise and represent our
company as the face of our brand. So, if you re up for delivering
the future, we re up for providing you with a bundle of
opportunities for success.
This position comes with competitive compensation up to $24.83 per
hour to new hire employees! You ll also gain an amazing benefits
package with medical/dental coverage, 401(k) plan, tuition
reimbursement and paid time off. Rounding out these benefits and
perks, employees can choose the services below at a free or
discounted rate:
- Free DIRECTV Premier Package with free installation (this
includes free HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz, & NFL Sunday
Ticket Max)
- FREE DIRECTV STREAM Premier Package (HBO Max, Cinemax,
SHOWTIME, STARZ, EPIX, Movies Extra Pack, NBA League Pass, and
unlimited cloud DVR).
- 25% off AT&T Cell Phone Service As an Installation
Technician, you ll work inside or out to install and repair
equipment as you take the lead on providing our voice, data and
video services. You ll need to be able to work independently, but
most importantly, you ll need to have excellent customer service
skills as you ll educate customers on the features and
functionality of our services. We ll look to you to promote DIRECTV
as a premier service provider while you provide best-in-class
customer service during installations.
What you ll do:
- Install Network Interface Device (NID) and rearrange inside
wire
- Place and replace Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)
- Place cross-connects as appropriate between SAC point and the
7330 or its equivalent
- Verify all services are working and demonstrate, sell and bill
telephone service while engaging with customers
- Perform the maintenance of the CPE equipment, wiring & jacks
inside the customer s premise up to and including the NID
- Use simple meters to perform Go, NO-Go type testing
- Perform work in buildings, attics, basements, and crawl spaces
that involves bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling,
etc.
- Use a company PC to retrieve and complete orders
- Work outside in all types of weather while using and/or wearing
appropriate safety equipment and following established safety
practices and procedures
- Drive a company vehicle and/or report directly to work location
Here s what you ll need:
- Specific assignments may involve driving a company vehicle. At
a minimum, you ll need to be18 years old with an acceptable driving
record and a valid driver's license
- The ability to drive a vehicle with manual transmission,
depending on job assignment
- A satisfactory attendance record and performance ratings in
present job
- Satisfactory results from a security investigation, as
required, unless previously met
- The ability to work varied hours. May be required to work day,
evening, or night shifts; overtime, call-outs, weekends and
holidays as required. On-call availability may be required.
Out-of-town assignments may be required which may include travel
and overnight stay
- You ll need to pass all necessary assessments You ll also need
to meet our physical requirements:
- You ll need to complete a normal authorized medical evaluation
for this job, unless previously met
- Must be able to wear body belt and pouch with tools weighing
about 15 pounds and use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers,
drills and wrenches
- A Physical Abilities Evaluation (PAE) will be required. Lifting
will be required, up to 80 pounds, depending on assignment
- To meet manufacturer's safety requirements on equipment used,
your body weight plus tools and material must not exceed 275 pounds
for assignments involving ladder climbing
- Must be able to distinguish colors in accordance with specific
job requirements, climb ladders up to 28 feet and work aloft with
hand tools
- Must have the ability to climb poles and ladders
Additional Cash Award Details
- $2000 of the bonus paid upon successful completion of
training.
- $1000 after 6 months of continuous employment.
- $2000 after 12 months of continuous employment. In order to
qualify for cash award payout, all milestones listed above must be
met while you are in good standing with no Code of Business Conduct
(COBC) violations and/or written disciplinary actions
At DIRECTV, meeting our customers needs plays an important role in
our success - but your ability to provide them with best-in-class
service is even more critical. We re offering an opportunity to
work at the frontlines of our company, connecting customers in your
community with the best in tech and entertainment. Whether it s
upgrading services or installing our products, your impacts will be
felt by customers far and wide. There s no better time to join our
team. So, what do you say? Are you ready to deliver the future of
entertainment?
DIRECTV will consider for employment qualified applicants in a
manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state, & local
laws
RSRDTV
Job Posting: Jun 7, 2022, 12:10:59 AM
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Hourly Occupational
Keywords: DIRECTV, Bismarck , Telecommunications Technician, Professions , Bismarck, North Dakota
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