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AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1B in revenue, and employ more than 5,800 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
ITC Service Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of AFL. Founded in 1999 and provides managed services and workforce solutions for the nationwide planning design, construction, installation and maintenance of voice, data, and video networks.
AFL and ITC were built and are operated on similar core values and philosophies. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers.
Let us connect you to your next career opportunity!
JOB OVERVIEW
Fiber Installation Technician (Cable Installer) work both inside and outside the home and are responsible for the installation and customer experience of the new Broadband integrated digital TV, high speed Internet and voice services.
COMPANY PROVIDES
Vehicle, Gas, Cell Phone, Tablet, Uniform
Pay starts at $22 per hour but has the ability to get more per hour based on experience and/or production.
A NEW SERVICE ORDER MAY INCLUDE:
- Connecting fiber optic jumpers and drops (AERIAL, BURIED AND PLENUM)
- May require running of temporary fiber drop in a manner that does not pose a safety hazard to the public
- Splicing of fiber drop connectors
- Installation of ONT and power supplies
- Installations may require running or reusing COAX or CAT5 wiring
- Installations may require burying CAT5/COAX up to 50 ft.
- Verification of service
INTERNET SERVICE:
- Installation of Internet hubs and routers
- Installations may require utilization of MOCA technology
- Installations may require running or reusing CAT5 or COAX
- Installations may include CAT5 buried drop up to 50ft.
- Configuration of customer-owned computers
- Educating customer about Internet access
- Verification of service
IF VIDEO SERVICE IS ORDERED:
- Installations include running COAX cable to TV Boxes
- Running CAT5E cable from routers to network interface modules
- Taking DB loss readings at all splitter points and terminated ends
- Initializing set up box for activation on fiber network
- Programming of remote controls
- Educating customer on video products and services
Job Requirements
- Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record.
- Meet safety restriction weight limit of 275 lbs.
- Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
- Must be able to work flexible hours with the understanding that workdays can be in excess of normal hours and some weekend and holiday work may be required.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.
- Ability to visually perceive differences in wire and cable colors.
- Ability to complete on-the-job and/or classroom training in order to remain competitive in the telecommunications field.
- Ability to be “on call” and “on standby” in relation to the workload.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of computer operating systems (i.e., MS 98SE, 2000, XP and above).
- Experience cabling various electronic components (e.g., modems, routers, TVs, stereo systems and home entertainment systems).
- Experience working with CAT 5 and COAX wiring.
- Ability to provide efficient, quality customer service to both internal and external customers both face-to-face and over-the-phone.
- Ability to recognize and identify sales opportunities that meet the needs of customers and the company including promoting and closing sales of products and services.
- Knowledge of basic electricity, as it relates to telecommunications (through classes or on-the-job training), which includes: knowledge related to the basic principles, theories, and applications of electricity (e.g., voltage, current, resistance, power, grounding, insulation, Ohm’s Law, AC/DC); knowledge of basic electrical components (e.g., conductors, insulators, switches, capacitors, inductors, transformers) and basic circuit design; and knowledge of the operation and application of common electrical components and common measurement instruments (e.g., multi-meters).
- Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
- Ability to work well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate, as well as to work independently in the field with little supervision.
- Ability to perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions (e.g., extreme cold and/or heat, inclement weather).
- When working aloft, employee’s weight and tools combined may not exceed the 280-pound weight limit as specified by the manufacturer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work involves standing, talking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reaching with hands and arms.
- The employee is frequently required to walk (10%), sit (5%), climb (10%), balance (5%), stand (15%), stoop (5%), kneel (5%), drive (20%), reach (10%), and smell (5%).
- Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment; and ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
- The employee must frequently push, pull, lift (10%) and/or carry up to 100 pounds and occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in inclement weather conditions.
- The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.
- The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
ITC Service Group (“ITC”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1B in revenue, and employ more than 5,800 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
ITC Service Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of AFL. Founded in 1999 and provides managed services and workforce solutions for the nationwide planning design, construction, installation and maintenance of voice, data, and video networks.
AFL and ITC were built and are operated on similar core values and philosophies. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers.
Let us connect you to your next career opportunity!
JOB OVERVIEW
Fiber Installation Technician (Cable Installer) work both inside and outside the home and are responsible for the installation and customer experience of the new Broadband integrated digital TV, high speed Internet and voice services.
COMPANY PROVIDES
Vehicle, Gas, Cell Phone, Tablet, Uniform
Pay starts at $22 per hour but has the ability to get more per hour based on experience and/or production.
A NEW SERVICE ORDER MAY INCLUDE:
- Connecting fiber optic jumpers and drops (AERIAL, BURIED AND PLENUM)
- May require running of temporary fiber drop in a manner that does not pose a safety hazard to the public
- Splicing of fiber drop connectors
- Installation of ONT and power supplies
- Installations may require running or reusing COAX or CAT5 wiring
- Installations may require burying CAT5/COAX up to 50 ft.
- Verification of service
INTERNET SERVICE:
- Installation of Internet hubs and routers
- Installations may require utilization of MOCA technology
- Installations may require running or reusing CAT5 or COAX
- Installations may include CAT5 buried drop up to 50ft.
- Configuration of customer-owned computers
- Educating customer about Internet access
- Verification of service
IF VIDEO SERVICE IS ORDERED:
- Installations include running COAX cable to TV Boxes
- Running CAT5E cable from routers to network interface modules
- Taking DB loss readings at all splitter points and terminated ends
- Initializing set up box for activation on fiber network
- Programming of remote controls
- Educating customer on video products and services
Job Requirements
- Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record.
- Meet safety restriction weight limit of 275 lbs.
- Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
- Must be able to work flexible hours with the understanding that workdays can be in excess of normal hours and some weekend and holiday work may be required.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.
- Ability to visually perceive differences in wire and cable colors.
- Ability to complete on-the-job and/or classroom training in order to remain competitive in the telecommunications field.
- Ability to be “on call” and “on standby” in relation to the workload.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of computer operating systems (i.e., MS 98SE, 2000, XP and above).
- Experience cabling various electronic components (e.g., modems, routers, TVs, stereo systems and home entertainment systems).
- Experience working with CAT 5 and COAX wiring.
- Ability to provide efficient, quality customer service to both internal and external customers both face-to-face and over-the-phone.
- Ability to recognize and identify sales opportunities that meet the needs of customers and the company including promoting and closing sales of products and services.
- Knowledge of basic electricity, as it relates to telecommunications (through classes or on-the-job training), which includes: knowledge related to the basic principles, theories, and applications of electricity (e.g., voltage, current, resistance, power, grounding, insulation, Ohm’s Law, AC/DC); knowledge of basic electrical components (e.g., conductors, insulators, switches, capacitors, inductors, transformers) and basic circuit design; and knowledge of the operation and application of common electrical components and common measurement instruments (e.g., multi-meters).
- Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
- Ability to work well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate, as well as to work independently in the field with little supervision.
- Ability to perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions (e.g., extreme cold and/or heat, inclement weather).
- When working aloft, employee’s weight and tools combined may not exceed the 280-pound weight limit as specified by the manufacturer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work involves standing, talking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reaching with hands and arms.
- The employee is frequently required to walk (10%), sit (5%), climb (10%), balance (5%), stand (15%), stoop (5%), kneel (5%), drive (20%), reach (10%), and smell (5%).
- Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment; and ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
- The employee must frequently push, pull, lift (10%) and/or carry up to 100 pounds and occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in inclement weather conditions.
- The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.
- The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
ITC Service Group (“ITC”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Installer
Document your trade credentials before applying
Gather state licenses, manufacturer certifications, and apprenticeship completion records now. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements, and gaps in documentation can stall the labor certification filing.
Target contractors enrolled in E-Verify
Large general contractors and national installation companies that use E-Verify already have compliance infrastructure in place, making them more likely to navigate PERM sponsorship than smaller firms handling everything manually for the first time.
Search for open green card roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Installer job listings by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus applications on companies that have actually filed PERM before rather than cold-contacting employers who may not know the process.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL prevailing wage for your installer occupation and work location. Your offer must meet or exceed that wage level, since DOL will reject any PERM application where the salary falls short.
Clarify whether your role requires a Schedule A designation
Physical therapists and nurses skip the PERM recruitment test under Schedule A, but most installer occupations do not qualify. Confirm this with your employer early so they budget the full DOL recruitment period into the sponsorship timeline.
Ask your employer about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is immediately available for your country and category, your employer can file the I-140 immigrant petition and your I-485 adjustment of status at the same time, cutting months off your wait for permanent residency.
Green Card Installer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Installer role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Installer positions that require at least two years of training or experience qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker subcategory. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available, then submits an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The job must be full-time and permanent from the outset.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Installer job?
H-1B visa requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty occupation, which most installer roles don't meet, and it carries an annual cap with a lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no lottery, no degree requirement for skilled worker positions, and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status that expires. The tradeoff is a longer timeline, often two to five years depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM process look like for a skilled trades role like Installer?
Your employer posts the job through DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including print and online advertising, to show no willing and qualified U.S. workers applied. If the recruitment test is passed, DOL certifies the PERM application. The whole recruitment and filing period typically runs six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
How do I find Installer employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Installer job listings filtered by employers with a documented history of EB-2 and EB-3 filings. That's faster than applying broadly and asking at the offer stage, when many employers discover for the first time that sponsorship involves PERM recruitment, legal fees, and multi-year timelines they weren't expecting.
Does having a state license or industry certification improve my PERM chances?
It can, but only if the employer lists that credential as a job requirement in the PERM application. DOL scrutinizes whether stated requirements are genuinely necessary for the role. If your license is listed as a requirement and you hold it, you're a clearly qualified beneficiary. Credentials not included in the job description don't factor into the PERM evaluation itself.