We currently have opportunities available for Broadband Technicians with our local Hobbs, NM field service teams. 

The primary goal of the Broadband Technician is to provide quality service to customers and deliver on our brand promise.  Our services include, but are not limited to, video service, HSD Services, and home and business phone service.

What’s in it for you?

Discounted TDS services and products.
• Full Benefits Package -- Begins on first day of employment!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Vacation, Sick time, Personal days, and holidays
• 401k eligible after 30 days and flexible spending accounts
• Paid training and development.

Sign-on Bonus:

$1,500 (50% paid after 3 months after, and 50% paid after 6 months of start date)

Our Broadband Technicians come from a wide variety of backgrounds:

• Military
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Construction
• Contracting
• Alarm Systems
• Appliance Installation
• Device Repair
• Technical Support and more!

The primary goal of the Broadband Technician is to provide quality service to customers and deliver on our brand promise.  Our services include, but are not limited to, video service, HSD Services, and home and business phone service.

The Broadband Technician I performs basic installations, disconnects and service changes for residential and business customers.  This role performs basic troubleshooting from the tap to the customer’s electronic devices (TV, DVD, Modem etc.).

Benefits:
As a part of your total compensation, #TDS provides a comprehensive, competitive benefit package. The benefit plans address both the immediate and long term needs that you and your family may have. For an overview of what we have to offer for full-time employees including vacation, health benefits and retirement options please click here.

• Perform basic installation of all necessary cable wiring (interior and exterior) and hardware from the tap to the customer’s equipment for reception of cable and other company services that are offered for single and multi-family.
• This may include burial of underground Broadband facilities utilizing different methods of placement, including excavation or hand digging for the placement of drop facilities to customer premise, streets and right of way and placement of conduit to customer premise, in streets and the right of ways as well as pulling of hardline into conduits after placement of conduits. Position may also be responsible for placement of conduit structure in new subdivision joint trench construction projects.
• Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC, NEC and NESC).
• Perform connects (new connects and reconnects), disconnects (requested and non-pays), upgrades, downgrades, relocates, install additional outlets, and install or remove equipment (i.e. converters).
• Assure proper signal levels and picture quality on all television sets, and clean the premises of all debris and material after installation is complete.
• Monitor and record system, drop, and in-house leakage; properly record all required information on work orders, surveys, referrals, etc.
• Promote cable, internet, and other company services; educate customer on proper use of the service, including how to add additional services, channel lineups, proper equipment usage, and other services that are available.
• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment.

Required Qualifications:

Broadband Tech I:

• 6+ months’ customer service experience OR- current or prior military service with honorable discharge.
•  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications:

• Upon hire, must successfully complete customer-specific requirements, which may include a background check administered by the customer.
• Must be reliable and responsible, with a strong work ethic dedicated to a team.
• Practical knowledge/experience with computer applications.
• Familiarity with company products and services.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Requires being available for on-call/standby responsibilities and may require occasional travel.
• Demonstrated customer service and sales skills, as well as effective communications skills (verbal and written) for interaction with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Physical requirements may vary based on company needs: Ability to dig, lift and climb.
• Successful completion of the SCTE Broadband Premise Install test within the first 3 months of employment.
• Ability to pass Department of Transportation physical and driver testing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment.  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write and operate a computer keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone.  The employee regularly communicates with customers.  The employee is frequently required to move about and reach for items. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  May be required to balance or climb.  Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This position may require working outdoors, in mechanical/ equipment rooms, and possible extreme weather conditions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

#TDS Broadband Service LLC is a growing force in the cable industry. With more than 300,000 customer connections, TDS Broadband Service provides cable TV, broadband internet, and phone service to customers in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Texas. BendBroadband, located in Central Oregon, is part of TDS Broadband Service. Visit helloTDS.com or BendBroadband.com.

TDS Broadband Service is part of TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom), headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Combined, the companies employ nearly 2,700 people. Visit tdstelecom.com.

At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here!