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What they do
A Telecommunications Field Technician telecommunications Field Service Technician installs, repairs and maintains voice, data and video systems for a company's customers at the customer site. Prepares and documents a customer's network prior to implementing telecommunication system. Installs IP, network equipment and facilities. Acts as the first point of issue resolution, responds to field engineering issues and troubleshooting telecommunication problems. May train less experienced field technicians.
$69,978 / year median in Pennsylvania
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Work in outdoor environments to collect detailed field data and measurements
- Measure attachment heights, span distances, angles, and other technical specifications
- Submit organized, detailed project data including maps, field notes, and digital images
- Operate and maintain field equipment including tablet computers, digital cameras, and measuring tools
- Maintain and properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Represent our client and customers professionally in the field
- Communicate effectively and daily with the management team
- Work safely and independently without direct supervision
- Support electric and utility infrastructure projects YOU are the ideal Field Technician candidate if you have:
- High School diploma or equivalent (required)
- 2+ years of previous experience in electrical utilities (required)
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions (required)
- Ability to actively participate in physically demanding work, lifting 15-20 lbs. on a regular basis (required)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills (required)
- Ability to work safely and independently without supervision
- Good communication skills with management and team members
- Proficiency with basic computer equipment and digital cameras
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Willingness to learn new tools and technologies It's a BONUS if you have:
- Previous experience with utility data collection
- Familiarity with measurement and survey equipment
- Experience using tablet computers or mobile field data collection tools
- Knowledge of utility infrastructure and facility standards
- Additional years of electrical utility experience
- Experience working with multiple utility types About Our CLIENT Our Client is a national engineering and consulting firm with over 3,100 professionals dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for utilities, infrastructure, and industrial clients.