BearCommunications

Bear is a leader in the telecommunications industry celebrating 17 years of results. The I&R Technicians perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of POTS (Plain Old Telephone Systems), high-speed internet and video networks.

Do you have experience as a Cable Installer, triple play technician, Fusion splicing, Bell Systems, broadband technician, Legacy Phone, structured cabling, alarm systems, Geek Squad, Satellite, Audio Visual and Home Automation installers? We need you!

I&R Phone Technician Project Incentive Bonus:
Technician Level 1-2: $1,500 / Experienced Technician Level 3-4: $3,000

Benefits for Technician:
• Insurance: Beginning the first of the month following sixty (60) days of employment, you will be eligible for 401k, health insurance, dental, vision and voluntary (Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, Accident Plan and Critical Illness) insurance.
• Paid Time-Off (PTO): You will accrue a total of 3 weeks in your first year of employment.
• Take home Transit supplied by Bear, or POV allowance
• Tools supplied by Bear: Meter, Fusion Splicer and hand tools
• Tablet for reporting purposes
• Great work life balance, 40 hour work weeks!
Requirements for I&R Technician:
• 0-2 years experience as a Cable Installation or Phone I&R Technician preferred
• Previous CATV, telephone or satellite installation and repair experience
• Ability to carry, climb and maneuver an 80-pound, 28-foot extension ladder, and climb electrical poles.
• Able to work in varying outside weather conditions
• Educate customers regarding their existing and new services
• Pass a background check and drug test
• Must have a current Driver’s License with no major violations (DUI, Fines in last 5 yrs.)
Responsibilities
• Install and Repair Legacy phone system, twisted pair
• Station installation and repair (Cat 3, Cat 5e, Cat6, RJ11, RJ45 jacks, drop, and NID)
• SCTE Certified, NCTA Certified, triple play technician, Fusion splicing, Bell System, broadband technician, GPON Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Networks
• Basic computer skills and Android platform mobile device application usage
• Basic electricity, home automation
• Basic transmission of “xDSL” installation – xDSL means variations of Digital Subscriber Lines.
• The telephony color code to be able to identify assigned cable pairs
• Ability to read a main frame/cross connect/control point layout to run jumpers
• Ability to read, understand and follow instruction on dispatched Jobs, trouble tickets, project prints, throw and sequence sheets and associated record updates
• Working knowledge of CenturyLink workforce management systems: Including but not limited to: CLICK-MAX, or Tech Access and associated task clearing codes.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers
• Ladder safety, Pole climbing (if requested), OSHA safety requirements
• Knowledge of working with fiber and copper facilities
• Ability to utilize test equipment and interpret test results for all work streams
Bear Communications is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Call or Text 785-840-7708 or email [email protected]
Let's Schedule a meeting TODAY to discuss the scope of the work!!
WE WILL PROVIDE PLOW and equipment if needed
• Uses customary CATV hand tools in performance of job duties. Good
• Manipulates connectors, fasteners and wire and uses hand tools. Good
• Uses hand tools such as Sledgehammers, Trenching Shovels

Why join the Bear team? We offer an exciting, challenging and dynamic work environment. Bear Communications is committed to the pursuit of growth and use of innovative technologies to improve our company and increase our service offerings. We envision a future where our company is the number one communications provider in the region.

Why else? We offer an inclusive benefits package for all full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision. Plus paid training, company vehicle, competitive salary, and 3 weeks PTO within your first year of employment! Primary cities we will be installing are: Rochester, Albert Lea, Mankato, Owatonna.

PAID training mentored by our long term experienced Technicians
Company Transit, Fuel Card, Tablet, Company Phone
Test Meter and tools required to install cable
Health Insurance, 401k and Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Requirements

2+ years cable installation experience
Fiber to the home experience preferred not required.
​​Data/Voice installation experience.
Home networking/wireless networking experience.
Previous direct customer service experience preferred
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
Have a valid driver’s license with No Major Violations on MVR in the last 5 years
Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Capable to use full-range of motion in fingers, hand and wrists to operate necessary tools/equipment
Prepared to sit, stand, stop, crouch, reach and lift for long periods of time
Aptitude for driving and operating a motor vehicle for long periods of time
Ability to carry, climb and maneuver an 80-pound, 28-foot extension ladder.
Educate customers regarding their existing and new services while promoting our Client’s other services

Bear Communications is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.