Cable TV and Internet Technician

Tak Communications   Minneapolis, MN   Full-time
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Cable TV & Internet Technician

Why choose TAK Communications?

We’re TAK Communications and we’re in the “People Business.” That is, we are here to serve our employees, our client and their customers. To that end, we are seeking Telecommunications Professionals to install, upgrade and service all aspects of Comcast residential home services. This position is the most important job in our company. It directly serves Comcast and its customers. We are offering an opportunity to put your experience in customer service, the military, cable TV, computers and home maintenance to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment – and doing so for two great companies!

TAK offers great benefits including:

  • Earning potential of up to $30 per hour!
  • Loyalty Bonus guaranteed every 6 months of employment!
  • Company issued vehicle that you take home and free fuel!
  • iPhone and tools and free work boots!
  • Routing begins from home!
  • Monthly incentives!
  • Only positive work, no disconnects or TC’s, no on call
  • Paid Training
  • Paid weekly
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Pay & Sick Pay
  • Life, Accident, Short Term Disability Insurance and 401k-

Position Summary:

The position is a critical piece of our exciting and people-oriented company which delivers high-quality technical services to residential customers in the market. Includes installing broadband services (cable/internet/telephone) and also home security, including smart office commercial security systems. Requires willingness and desire to deliver an outstanding customer experience at each and every residence.

Essential Functions of the job include, but are not limited to:

  • Climb 25-ft poles utilizing 28ft extension ladder
  • Climb a ladder up to 8 times a day or more
  • Lift up to 80lbs continually
  • Access and climb in attics/trusses
  • Enter confined spaces while bending, twisting, and reaching
  • Work while standing for 70 to 80 percent of the day
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Drive Company vehicles responsibly and safely
  • Complete assigned work to code in its entirety by understanding work orders and having the proper customer premise equipment (CPE) needed to complete assigned work
  • Ensure equipment (hand tools, cell phones, cordless drills and meter) is in working order and have fully charged batteries
  • Work long hours as needed based on customer demand

Preferred Candidate will Possess:

  • Must be able to speak the English language clearly, concisely, and to communicate effectively in a courteous and professional manner
  • Ability to handle various tasks simultaneously, organize, prioritize, make decisions and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines required
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply that knowledge
  • Adaptability and being able to work individually and in a team environment
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR screen
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment background screen and drug test

Working Conditions:

  • Work indoors in confined space, poorly ventilated areas such as attics during extreme heat
  • Exposure to dust, dirt, noise, insects, cleaning solutions
  • Work outdoors in all kinds of weather and at all times of the day or night
  • Work performed near power lines and electricity
  • Work and travel in inclement weather

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to safely use weight-bearing equipment (safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of the equipment
  • Ability to accurately measure distances, using tapes or other measuring devices
  • Ability to carry, climb, operate and work upon an extension ladder, (approximately 28 ft high and 75 pounds)
  • Ability to safely use weight-bearing equipment (safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of the equipment
  • Ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires
  • Ability to make cable connections in tight spaces by bending, reaching, twisting
  • Ability to operate appropriate computer or test equipment associated with position
  • Ability to perform job from high places (i.e. poles and roofs in addition to an extension ladder)
  • Ability to use hand tools in the manner for which they were intended including electric drills, hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers
  • Ability to safely walk over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather while carrying tools and equipment including ladders and fully loaded tool belts
  • Ability to work while standing 50 to 70% of the time
  • Ability to work with small components and wire to make cable connections

TAK Communications, Inc. strives to hire, recruit and promote associates without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. TAK is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. TAK Communications will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Tak Communications

Minneapolis, MN