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Field Technician

Verizon
Posted a month ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Portsmouth, VA 23708, US

Salary

$40,000 - $48,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement

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  • Verizon is seeking individuals with knowledge in telecommunications construction for a role that involves installing, splicing, testing, and maintaining fiber-optic networks.
  • Candidates should have a valid state driver's license and either a Class A CDL or the willingness to obtain one, along with 2 or more years of relevant experience.
  • The position requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and involves physical tasks such as climbing ladders and lifting items up to 100 lbs.
  • The salary for this role will vary based on location and job-related skills and experience, with additional benefits including health, wellness, and retirement plans.
  • Verizon values a collaborative team environment and encourages applicants to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications.

When you join Verizon

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 #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing…


Installing, splicing, testing, repairing and maintaining the technology that keeps millions of customers connected. Be part of a team that makes a profound impact every single day by ensuring that our fiber-optic network performs reliably. Because here, better matters.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Making necessary preparations for splicing, rearranging and termination of cable conductors. You’ll perform splicing operations in connection with the installation, rearrangement and repair of outside plant facilities.

  • 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 and poles, working aloft, perceiving differences in wire and cable colors, distinguishing audio tones, and moving/lifting items generally not exceeding 100 lbs.

  • Working evenings, weekends, holidays and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for…


You know telecommunications construction and are anxious to put your knowledge and skills to work on Verizon’s 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.

You’ll need to have:

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

  • Class A CDL or willing to obtain Class A CDL.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

  • Related Associate Degree or 2 or more years’ relevant 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.

Test(s) Required

Field Operations Assessment, Verizon Job Fit Test B

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Where you’ll be working

In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid time off, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.




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