NOW HIRING : Coaxial Technician (Install / Service) – Salt Lake City, UT
Company : Great Basin Staffing LLC (GBS)
Location : Salt Lake City, Utah (field-based; local travel)
Employment Type : Temp-to-Perm (W2) | Start : ASAP
Pay : $22.00 – $27.00 / hr DOE + overtime potential
About the Role
Great Basin Staffing is hiring an Experienced Coaxial Technician in SLC to handle residential / light commercial installs, service calls, and troubleshooting for internet, TV, and voice. You’ll work independently on daily routes, diagnose RF / signal issues, and deliver clean, customer-friendly installs.
Key Responsibilities
Install & repair internet, TV, and phone services (drops, wall plates, CPE, set-tops).
Diagnose signal issues and correct RF levels at tap, ground block, and CPE using a signal level meter (SLM).
Troubleshoot modems, routers, Wi-Fi, inside wiring, splitters, fittings, and premises electronics.
Perform new outlet runs, re-terms, re-wires; ensure proper grounding / bonding and weatherproofing.
Outside plant interface : set / replace aerial taps at pole or pedestal; verify tap values and return path.
Work at height : safe bucket-truck operation (where applicable) and professional ladder work (extensions up to 28’); follow ladder placement, tie-off, and fall-prevention practices.
Complete activations / provisioning and basic account / equipment sync per MSO standards.
Maintain inventory & truck stock ; track materials / returns accurately.
Communicate clearly with customers / dispatch; document work with photos, readings, and closeout notes.
Required Qualifications
2+ years recent experience as a Coax / Cable Technician (install / service).
Strong RF fundamentals (forward / return path, tilt, MER / BER / SNR basics).
Proficiency with SLM , leakage detection, and basic TDR / toning tools.
Ability to read work orders, maps, and basic prints; follow MSO standards.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable MVR.
Comfortable working at heights, on ladders and (where assigned) in a bucket , as well as in attics / crawl spaces and varied weather; lift 55+ lbs .
Professional customer communication and neat workmanship.
Preferred (Nice to Have)
NCTI / SCTE coursework or certs; pole-climb competency; DOT medical card (or ability to obtain).
Basic fiber familiarity (ONTs, light levels) for mixed HFC / FTTH areas.
Bilingual (EN / ES).
Schedule & Working Conditions
Full-time, field-based routes; some evening / weekend work for appointments and cut windows.
Indoor / outdoor environments; frequent ladder and overhead work; moderate-to-loud noise.
Pay & Benefits (W2)
$22.00 – $27.00 / hr DOE + OT; weekly pay .
Eligibility for benefits (medical / dental / vision / 401k / PTO) per company policy.
Referral bonus : $150 for qualified hires (ask for details).
Conversion : Temp-to-perm path with client based on performance / need.
How to Apply (Fastest)
Call / Text : 877-399-9157 (Great Basin Staffing Recruiting)
Apply Now : https : / / recruitcrm.io / apply / 17635925171650067292kum
Equal Opportunity
Great Basin Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic. Pre-employment drug screen and background check may be required per client / site.
Technician Now Hiring • Salt Lake City, Utah, US