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 V Team Life.

You'll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses and things connect with each other. Beyond powering America's fastest and most reliable network, we're leading the way in cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things and video entertainment. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we're about more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Verizon.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Connecting, disconnecting, testing, repairing, maintaining Company and customer-provided equipment, inside wiring and wires at poles, underground or building terminals.

• Operating trucks and equipment needed to perform work operations in a safe manner.

• Installing, repairing, maintaining, and testing access lines for all types of equipment and technology.

• Performing construction work using designated equipment for digging holes, placing poles, laying cable/conduit in the ground and unreeling, pulling and stringing wire/cable on poles.

• Reading and interpreting engineering plans and vendor specifications.

• Climbing ladders, 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.

You know telecommunications technology 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.

• Valid state driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

• CDL or the ability to obtain a CDL.

• 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.

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