Residential Installation & Service Technician

Comcast Comcast · Media · Pigeon Forge, TN

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.

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 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 work nights and weekends
  • Ability to work mandatory overtime
  • Basic home network design (coaxial cable, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, MoCA)
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Record keeping
  • Proficiency with digital tools (work order management, digital diagnostics)
  • Operation of installation tools and equipment
  • Climbing poles and ladders
  • Use of safety equipment

Nice to have

  • Experience with National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
  • Advanced customer education on products and services
  • Experience with Wi-Fi channel optimization

What the JD emphasized

  • must be able to work nights and weekends
  • mandatory overtime including weekends, evenings and holidays
  • Works in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and other precipitation.
  • Works within manufacturer's rated weight capacity for all equipment, including but not limited to ladders and aerial lifts.
  • Lifts and carries loads of 70 lbs. or more, works in confined spaces such as crawl spaces or attics, works while standing 50 -70% of the time and performs work near power lines and electricity.