Outside Plant Technician

Job Description

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 V Team Life.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Connecting, disconnecting, testing, repairing, maintaining equipment, inside wiring and wires at poles, underground or building terminals.

• Operating and maintaining 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, and moving/lifting items generally not exceeding 100 lbs.

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

You’ll need to have:

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

• Class A, CDL

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

• Related Associate Degree or 2 or more years of relevant work 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

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

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.