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Field Technician II- Cedar City, UT
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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.
$70,468 / year median in Utah
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Troubleshoots network equipment, removes/replaces defective equipment, and works with appropriate resources to isolate and ultimately restore network. Proactively identify potential problem areas to ensure integrity of the network and company. Assist other personnel to complete these activities when needed.
- Performs the installation/change/decommission and testing of Next Generation technologies such as Edge Compute, Wavelength services, Fiber Optic Transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP network layers for all available bandwidths offered.
- AC Power (on limited basis)
- DC power installs including tertiary and BDCBB.
- Large Netbuild management (PM Duties)
- Utilizes industry standard software and hardware to accurately locate, mark, and protect underground outside plant facilities without error.
- Responsible for asset management processes and replenishment of on-site/truck materials. Coordinates shipping and receiving of company and customer materials. Maintains tools, test sets, and all network equipment. Assist other personnel to complete these activities when needed.
- Performs level 1 preventive scheduled maintenance and inspections on network and critical infrastructure equipment including HVAC systems, high-voltage electrical systems, and DC power plants. Assist other personnel to complete these activities when needed.
- Proficient in all the systems and applications required to perform the job function adequately.
- 2+ years' experience working of Installation, Test, and Turn-up of a variety of Telecommunication equipment including SONET, DCS, DWDM, Routers and Switches.
- Strong technical and mechanical background with experience on the latest generation transport gear, critical infrastructure (HVAC systems, high-voltage electrical systems, DC Power Plants, etc.), as well as knowledge of locating fiber optic cable, right-of-way, and As-Builts.
- Must have a high degree of experience and/or knowledge of at least two of the four major technician disciplines: Transmission (DS1/DS3/SONET), Switching (circuit-switching/SS7), TCP/IP (routers/higher-layer protocols), and Outside Plant (Fiber locating, OTDR, Mass Fusion Splicing, etc.).
- Some technical evaluation and fundamental judgment is required, while building an internal and external network.
- Must maintain site security and cleanliness.
- Must have PC skills and be well versed in Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
- Ability to quickly learn corporate databases.
- On-call 24x7 on a rotational basis, on stand-by, call out, dispatch, and overtime are required as dictated by the business.
- A valid driver's license required and satisfactory driving record.
- High School diploma or GED
- Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities
- Ability to prioritize with good time management skills
- Sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; lift 50 pounds; works in all weather conditions ## Compensation This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.
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- Bonus Structure #LI-Onsite Requisition #: 341973 Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.