C/W-Telecom Technician – IT

Immediate need for a talented Telecom Technician with experience in the Utility Industry. This is a 6-12 month contract Job opportunity with potential extension further and is located in Plainfield, IN (Onsite Field work). Please review the job description below.

Job ID: 22-53015

Job Description:
Telecom Technician with primary responsibility is to assist with the Midwest Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Mobile Deploy roll-out and iDEN system decommissioning effort.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND SKILLS:

• Read and understand Project Installation Instructions. (Understand system and component level impact).
• Confer directly with Engineering and/or Project Managers on project details and related issues.
• Communicate with NOC and Customers before performing installation work that may cause outages or system alarms.
• Communicate and document project status to management and any problems encountered the project instructions, equipment, or system with Engineering.
• Basic Networking background with IPv4 Physical Link, Data Link, and Routing.
• Basic understanding and experience with use of TBERT and ethernet testing.
• Be proficient with the use of numerous specialized test equipment including OTDR, DS1/DS3 Tests, DC Plant Load Banks, DC Load Bank Resistance Testing, SONET OC3/OC12/OC48, Ethernet Testing, RF Spectrum Analyzer, RF Service Monitors, RF Power Meters, RF Frequency Counters and Fiber Splicing Equipment.
• RF understanding including attenuation, antenna gain, microwave dish beam pattern, transmission lines, waveguide, connector types, Inter-Modulation Interference, and Outside Interference.
• Experience with DC power systems including 24VDC, -48VDC, Power over Ethernet (POE), and 130VDC.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and steps in all types of facilities including power plants, office buildings, and remote sites.
• Outside work required in all types of weather and terrain.
• Some overtime, with travel throughout the Midwest service territory.

HAZARDOUS WORK ACTIVTIES:
The Telecom Technician work does require work activities in special areas where exposure to injury increases greatly. These specific work activities include the following:

• Working in heavy construction areas (Power Plant and Substation Construction Projects).
• Working on low-voltage AC powered equipment.
• Working on high-voltage DC power equipment.
• Working in and around highly energized switchyards, distribution lines, transmission towers and transmission lines.
• Working in road-highway work zones.
• Use of power tools such as saws and drills.
• Working outside with exposure to insects and bees.
• Use of hand tools such as screw drivers, hammers, wire and cable strippers.
• Exposure to Radio Frequency signal.
• Working in and around Class IIB lasers.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the installation/maintenance of telecommunication networks and equipment.
• Proven trouble-shooting skills.
• Understanding of Data, Fiber Optics, Microwave, Wireless, and Voice Networks and proven ability to maintain and install these systems and associated equipment.
• Able to use various telecommunications test equipment to assist with problem resolution and equipment installation.
• Two-year degree in electronics or associated technical degree.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Our client is a leading Utility Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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