Residential Installation & Service Technician

Comcast Comcast · Media · Bennington, VT

Responsible for broadband installation and troubleshooting activities for voice, video and data services. Completes field assessments, meets/exceeds company standards/metrics and completes necessary certifications and education for current role and for consideration for advancement to the next level. Functions in an entry-level position, with an increasing degree of proficiency and decreasing degree of onsite-supervision to complete installation and troubleshooting activities. Continued employment is contingent upon achieving required training, certifications and safety requirements. Works on straight forward tasks using established procedures.

What you'd actually do

  1. Performs installations and changes of service, while adhering to: company procedures and safe work practices, National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements and local ordinances in order to provide (or remove) services to the customer. Completes all customer interactions as required.
  2. Performs service calls. Troubleshoots the drop from the tap to the customer's equipment. Assesses and designs basic home networks using appropriate technology and based on customer needs using coaxial cable, Ethernet, Wi-Fi networks and multimedia over coax alliance (MoCA).
  3. Completes associated record keeping in a timely manner in order to ensure all details of the work are recorded for entry in the customer's account.
  4. Determines acceptability of service by reviewing and confirming quality of service, based on results of applicable tests and adjusts or fixes service in order to provide the best possible service for the customer.
  5. In support of Wi-Fi installation and trouble calls, determines appropriate placement of devices and design of Wi-Fi network in the home taking into consideration Wi-Fi channels, co-channel interference and channel utilization. Determines appropriate use of device options and provide advanced customer education to set appropriate expectations.

Skills

Required

  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to work nights and weekends
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions
  • Ability to lift and carry loads of 70 lbs. or more
  • Ability to work in confined spaces
  • Ability to work while standing 50-70% of the time
  • Ability to work near power lines and electricity
  • Ability to climb poles with proper equipment
  • Basic home network design
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Record keeping

Nice to have

  • Experience with installation hand tools, light power tools, meters, or ladders
  • Experience with work order management and digital diagnostics
  • Experience with Wi-Fi channels, co-channel interference and channel utilization

What the JD emphasized

  • Obtain and maintain appropriate licensing and/or background checks based on federal, state, or municipality requirements where applicable.
  • Works in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and other precipitation.