Senior Telecommunications Technician
*Local to Richmond, VA only please
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- 2+ Years of Experience: Ability to turn up and troubleshoot MPLS Ethernet Networks and Microwave Radios.
- Understands DC power systems and grounding, Strong safety awareness, ability to work within a team concept, as well as being able to quickly pivot from assignment to another as the need arises
- Strong troubleshooting skills sets – identify and systematically progress through problem identification and resolution
Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Fusion Fiber Splicing able to use OTDR
- Knows how to use spectrum analyzers and power meters for RF
- Knows how to utilize ethernet test set for layer 1 and – 2 testing and TDM testing of DS1s, multi-meter,
Soft Skills:
- Communication within the team and other contractors
- Customer Service
- Neat and organized
- Prompt and dependable
- Able to work under pressure during network outages
- Strong Self-starter and can work independently
- Desire to learn
- Field Experience
Education:
- High School Graduate
- College
- Work experience with comprehensive proof of training will be considered.
- Must be in a related field and closely related to what we currently do.
Description:
- Works fairly independently, this role, is responsible for complex tasks typically relating to network monitoring, operations, installation, and/or maintenance.
- High degree of expertise in the more complex areas of routine switch maintenance.
- An incumbent is responsible for working with an individual business unit on multi-project assignments.
- Monitored on project’s progress and results.
- Errors may cause significant delay, expense and disruption.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Typically, a degree is not required.
- Experience in network and telecommunications applications is required.
- Technical: Must be knowledgeable in all areas of telecommunications and possesses the ability to work on complex telecommunications systems and equipment.
- Must be able to analyze trouble reports and perform maintenance or provide recommendations for problem correction of telecommunications equipment.
- Possess the ability to maintain and update telecommunications equipment, circuit prints, drawings and records.
- Able to communicate effectively with peers.
- Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to assist and direct co-workers and other technical groups.
- Must possess skills to coordinate and plan telecommunication work with various departments, internal and external customer groups.
- Customer Service: Possesses an awareness of customer requirements with emphasis on major initiatives.
- Must be able to set priorities and demonstrate timely and effective response to customer and team member needs.
- Methodology: Must have a broad understanding of methods and processes of the business units within the realm of responsibility.
- May need to secure discreet knowledge and information regarding business disciplines and developments.
- Able to respond effectively to diverse demands.
- Ability to respond effectively and timely to the needs and requirements of the business units.
- Must provide personal availability and maintain rotation on call status.
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