Senior Telecommunication Technician Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Telecommunication Technician

Duration:

12 months

Location:

Cayce, SC Schedule:

Daytime schedule Monday thru Friday, and On call. Upgrades and cutovers after hours as needed, based on project needs

Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate records of installations, configurations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
Ensure all work complies with telecommunications regulations and standards.
Provide technical support and guidance to users, often involving customer service during field visits.
Installing and wiring routers/switches, coordinating for configuration and troubleshooting.
Install and provision of transport equipment and ethernet services supporting MPLS network
Electrical/Electronic background and SCADA knowledge are a plus.
Testing, deployment, and documentation supporting system upgrades, patches, and maintenance window activities.
Respond to system and service outages as well as storm/disaster support
Participate in maintenance window cutovers and system grooms
Installation and wiring of routers/switches along with coordination with multiple groups for configuration and troubleshooting.
Effectively identify and utilizes the proper resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments.
Exposure to cold, heat, loud noise, and energized wires up to 25%.
Outdoor work up to 25%.
Travel 51-75%.
Office work up to 25%.
May require some travel with overnight stays and additional hours, holiday, and/or weekend work for project completion or to meet deadlines – will be based on project needs.
Working knowledge of fiber circuits, MPLS and other LAN/WAN data circuits
Skilled in the termination and troubleshooting of various cabling types to include fiber,
Knowledge of fiber terminations, data circuits, 48V and 135Vdc power plants.
Experience with DC plant systems, LAN and wireless testing, fiber optic test equipment, and various cabling types.
Familiarity with cable identification, terminating cables, and Channel Banks.
Prioritize safety, environmental consciousness, and attention to detail.

Must Haves:

SolarWinds – NPM and NCM
Experience with Nokia and Ciena transport equipment
Commissioning and troubleshooting DWDM systems
Nice to have:
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
Self-starter with a focus on safe work habits and behaviors.
Ability to keep work sites clean and organized.

Required Education:

High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
Associate degree and 3 years of related work experience or military experience with 5 years of related experience may be accepted. Applicant Notices & Disclaimers
For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $42.00/hr.