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Swoon Group

Central Office Fiber Technician - Chicago, IL

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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An Office Technician or Typist uses a computer and word processing software, or a typewriter, to type reports, correspondence and other documents in the office of a company or organization. Transcribes and types meeting discussions or reports that have been recorded.

$47,378 / year median in Illinois

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Job Description

Central Office Fiber Technician (Travel Required)
Job Responsibilities:
Following an agreed schedule provide 2 wire jumpers to complete circuit between the MDF and 20c switching infrastructure. Terminate 2 wire jumpers using twist and tip soldering techniques or IDC tools as appropriate. Test Provision of 2wire prior to changeover. Recover old wiring as specified in job pack. Provide and test 2Mb co-axial circuits between DDF's. Support changeover of service working collaboratively as part of a team. Support decommissioning of Switch infrastructure. Recover redundant infrastructure from the footprint. Verifies service by testing circuits and identifying, correcting, or escalating problems. Documents network by labelling and routing equipment and cables and recording configuration diagrams and specifications. Maintains safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Telecommunications Technician Qualifications/Skills:
Hands on fiber experience Fiber cleaning and testing experience with OTDR/Fluke Central office experience nice to have Voice switch equipment experience Solid work history Open to heavy travel (will move throughout the US) Can pass a background check Can pass an MVR Can pass a drug screen No educational requirements
Job Type:
Contract Pay:
$32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person