Telecom Field Technician

Telecom Field Technician – Charlotte, NC

12 Month W2 Contract initially

The Telecom Technician is responsible for the installation, programming, testing, and maintenance of various types of Telecommunications equipment and systems for the Corporation and its Subsidiaries. Equipment/Systems include Fiber Optics, Microwave (SONET, DWDM, DS0 up to OC-192), Telephone Systems & Associated Physical Infrastructure (PBXs, subscriber sets, wiring, Network Interfaces), Wireless Systems (Two-way radio, paging, SCADA, siren control systems), Data Network, and common equipment including Antenna Networks (Towers, feedlines, combiners, duplexers), Power Equipment (emergency generators, batteries, inverters, UPS, transfer panels) and Grounding systems.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze solutions.
• Work with the project manager, architects, and other team members to define metrics and performance goals for the network solution.
• Assist in translating requirements into expected results.
• Work with the architect and other planners to assess current capabilities and identify high-level customer requirements.
• Identify and define detailed product requirements and use cases.
• Participate in transitioning the requirements and ensuring there is a clear and complete understanding of the requirements.
• Work with other deployment specialists to ensure that the components interact to meet performance goals.
• Execute testing in order to confirm that solutions are operating as designed.
• Report problems and issues, as warranted.
• Partner with necessary resources to resolve any issues that are discovered as a result of testing solutions.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and steps in all types of company facilities including Power plants, office buildings, and remote sites.
• Outside work may be required in all types of weather.
• Regular overtime and weekend work, with extensive travel, mainly in an assigned company Vehicle, with occasional flights on commercial airline.
• Regular second shift and call-out duties.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

• Two-year degree in electronics, military training, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of work experience.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to obtain DOT drivers health card.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of 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.
• Demonstrated ability to use specialized test equipment (OTDR, Spectrum Analyzer, RF Service Monitor, Optical Power and Source Meters, Battery Load Bank, Battery Measurement, DS1/DS3 Test Sets)
• 2-3 years of prior experience splicing fiber using both mechanical or fusion splicing equipment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28214: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Telecommunication: 2 years (Preferred)
• Field service: 2 years (Preferred)
• Electronic/Electrical/Circuit: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location