Telecommunications Technician IT

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND SKILLS:

• Read and understand Project Installation Instructions. (Understand system and component level impact)
• Confer directly with Engineering and/or Project Managers on project details and related issues
• Communicate with NOC and Customers before performing installation work that may cause outages or system alarms
• Communicate and document project status to management and any problems encountered the project instructions, equipment, or system with Engineering
• Basic Networking background with IPv4 Physical Link, Data Link, and Routing
• Basic understanding and experience with use of TBERT and ethernet testing
• Be proficient with the use of numerous specialized test equipment including OTDR, DS1/DS3 Tests, DC Plant Load Banks, DC Load Bank Resistance Testing, SONET OC3/OC12/OC48, Ethernet Testing, RF Spectrum Analyzer, RF Service Monitors, RF Power Meters, RF Frequency Counters and Fiber Splicing Equipment
• RF understanding including attenuation, antenna gain, microwave dish beam pattern, transmission lines, waveguide, connector types, Inter-Modulation Interference, and Outside Interference
• Experience with DC power systems including 24VDC, -48VDC, Power over Ethernet (POE), and 130VDC

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and steps in all types of facilities including power plants, office buildings, and remote sites
• Outside work required in all types of weather and terrain
• Some overtime, with travel throughout the Midwest service territory

• Working in heavy construction areas (Power Plant and Substation Construction Projects)
• Working on low-voltage AC powered equipment
• Working on high-voltage DC power equipment
• Working in and around highly energized switchyards, distribution lines, transmission towers and transmission lines
• Working in road-highway work zones
• Use of power tools such as saws and drills
• Working outside with exposure to insects and bees
• Use of hand tools such as screw drivers, hammers, wire and cable strippers
• Exposure to Radio Frequency signal
• Working in and around Class IIB lasers

• Experience in the installation/maintenance of telecommunication networks and equipment
• Proven trouble-shooting skills
• Understanding of Data, Fiber Optics, Microwave, Wireless, and Voice Networks and proven ability to maintain and install these systems and associated equipment
• Able to use various telecommunications test equipment to assist with problem resolution and equipment installation
• Two-year degree in electronics or associated technical degree
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Contractor must possess a valid drivers license
• Contractor will provide own vehicle for travel to/from sites and will be reimbursed for mileage
• Contractor will provide PPE such as: Steel toed boots, gloves, hard hat, mask, hearing protection, FR clothing if needed
• Contractor will provide basic tools required to complete the work, such as screw drivers, drills, etc.
• Will provide any required test equipment needed such as volt meters, service monitors, etc.
• Contractor will be assigned other standard Telecom duties if LMR project resource needs allow
• Contractor must pass background checks and other special screening as required