Activations Technician

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Brightspeed is looking for an Activations Technician, Enterprise & Wholesale to join our team! In this position you will be responsible for the testing of layer 1 and layer 2, and implementation of services at layers 1 and 2, which include, Ethernet (EVC, UNI, OVC, ENNI, NNI). Your responsibilities will also include product and systems knowledge related to the activated services, technical validations, pre-testing, troubleshooting, activation, and post-activation with customers. **This position is 3rd Shift (11pm-8am).

As An Activations Technician, Your Duties Will Include:

• Complete activations (new installs, MACs, disconnects) for external customers with oversight
• Partner with the applicable departments to troubleshoot activations for customers CCM's, Account teams, and Field Ops
• Troubleshoot post-activation issues 
• Process orders according to SLA's, M&P's, On-Time Performance objectives and quality standards
• Manage the assigned queue (could be an ACD call queue where assigned) to maintain service level objectives
• Maintains and supports the network infrastructure. Update all systems and databases with careful attention to detail    
•  Provides accurate and consistent internal and external customer communication during established intervals using phone, email, and ticketing notes 
• Participate in overnight cutovers with customers that require hot cuts during maintenance windows

Behavioral & Technical:

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders to understand evolving issues and requirements, understand upstream and downstream implications and dependencies, and ensure key solutions are executed and properly coordinated 
• Maintains a commitment to safe practices and holds others equally accountable
• Complete a designated amount of work in a specified timeframe with a high degree of quality
• Efficiently and accurately work with multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously

• Telecommunications or other relative field of study/work
• Certifications in related telecom or networking fields. Minimum of 1 certification
• Fundamental knowledge of the OSI model, working knowledge of Ethernet 
• Layer 2 Hardware and Software plus Cisco IOS, Ciena, RAD, Alcatel-Lucent, Calix, Fujitsu
• Exposure to Network Design (LAN, WAN, and ISP) and troubleshooting 
• Fundamental knowledge of all Ethernet Topologies
• **Must be able to work 3rd Shift (11pm- 8am)

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce. We are opening a new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and our current priority is to make it a truly vibrant destination by hiring talent in the greater Charlotte area who are interested in a hybrid remote/office work arrangement. As always, however, we are also open to providing sensible remote options to talent outside of the Charlotte area. Why? Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play and connect!

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected] to initiate the accommodations process. 

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