Installation and Repair Technician

Build your career with Pioneer!

We are Pioneer Connect, a local broadband provider committed to providing internet, phone, and video services that keep our customers connected from the central Oregon Coast to the Willamette Valley.

We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced Installation & Repair Technician to work from either our Waldport or Philomath location.

In this position you will be responsible for installing common types of communications equipment for our customers including inside wiring, jacks, modem and fiber to the home. In addition, you will locate trouble source in outside plant and customer premise equipment.

This position is also responsible for:

• Identifying assigned pairs at pedestals or ready access points.
• Installing aerial and buried drop facilities.
• Performing line and cable work consistent with industry standards.
• Running acceptance tests at the completion of installations to ensure that equipment is working properly.
• Performing proper bonding and grounding procedures at the member’s interface.

This may be the right job if the following describes you:

• Customer-focused. When you are working on location with a customer, you understand that building the relationship is just as important as delivering the solution. Exceeding expectations keeps you energized and you strive to leave the customer with the best possible experience.
• Safety mindset. You don’t take short cuts when it comes to protecting yourself and others. Whether it’s climbing a pole to complete an installation or crawling under a residence for a quick repair, you know that doing the job well begins with safety in mind.
• Ownership. You are results-oriented with strong initiative and self-direction. You take pride and ownership in the work that you do but also understand that results are best achieved when working as a team.

This position requires:

• A minimum of one year of telecom experience performing related work as a lineman, technician or cable splicer.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Safety Code and National Electric Code as related to the communications industry.
• Understanding of cable color codes and residential wiring.
• Ability to access and understand computerized mapping records.
• Knowledge of test equipment and the ability to identify the repair needed.
• Maintaining vehicles and work equipment in clean and safe working order.
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License and insurable record.

What you can expect from Pioneer:

• Community. Individually and as a company, our employees take pride in working hard for the people whom we have the honor and privilege to serve. We are proud to play a role in helping make each of our communities a better place to live and work.
• Support. We love what we do and will provide you with support, every step of your career. Pioneer offers an insurance package which provides employer-paid health coverage for the family and a generous retirement program. Taking care of you is important to us!

Since our founding over 70 years ago, Pioneer Connect has been overcoming barriers and thinking creatively to bring our customers the best possible services at an affordable price. If you are ready to be considered for our team, please send us your resume.

For more information, visit us on our website at www.pioneer.net.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philomath, OR 97370: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location