
Careers
Fiber Technician
Orange County REMC in Orleans, Indiana is now accepting applications for the position of Fiber Technician primarily working in the Orange, Lawrence, Martin, Washington, Dubois, and Crawford County area and occasionally assisting in other counties as needed.
The technician is responsible for maintenance and installation of internet products and services. This individual will be responsible for routing structured cabling to and from mounting points on the outside of residential and commercial buildings. Candidates should be able to confidently drill into these types of structures to mount equipment and deliver quality customer service. Driving to and from service calls and appointments will be required. This is a physically demanding position as installation requires lifting of equipment and gear both at ground level and at height. Expect to use crawl spaces and attics to route cabling in residential and commercial buildings daily. This is a full-time position with on-the-job training.
Preferred candidates will possess the qualifications listed below.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
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High School diploma or GED required.
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2+ years of positive customer service or field-based experience preferred.
Personal & Position Qualifications
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Must have general knowledge of building construction principles.
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Splicing, networking, and basic wi-fi knowledge is expected.
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Must be physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and walk on various terrain.
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Must be physically able to sit or ride in a vehicle for extended periods to multiple service areas.
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Must be able to lift, carry and move up to 25 pounds and utilize color perception.
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Must have the ability to focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
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Must be capable of meeting deadlines.
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Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, members, and others.
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Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
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Must have and maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license.
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Ability to work overtime, and on a rotating on-call basis after hours and on weekends.
This is an exciting opportunity for an organized people-person who enjoys working in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
Interested and potentially qualified applicants can find the application at www.myremc.coop/careers. Posting will remain open until position is filled. Please email completed application along with an updated resume to hr@myremc.coop.
It is the policy of Orange County REMC to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Cooperative affords employment to those qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, creed, disability, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.