Senior Telecommunications Technician

Senior Telecommunication Technician
Cayce, SC
12 Months
Local candidates only

Daytime schedule Monday thru Friday, and On call. Upgrades and cutovers after hours as needed, based on project needs

• What are the top (at least 3 if possible) "must have" skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?
1. SolarWinds - NPM and NCM
2. Experience with Nokia and Ciena transport equipment
3. Commissioning and troubleshooting DWDM systems

• At any time is overtime required or would you say it is just available as a function of the job? Available as a function of the job, and overtime pay is paid when on call and have callouts. Based on project needs

• Would the candidate be eligible for mileage reimbursement? Yes

Candidates must have to have their own personal vehicle that's suitable to drive in different areas.

• Maintain accurate records of installations, configurations, repairs, and maintenance activities.

• Ensure all work complies with telecommunications regulations and standards.

• Provide technical support and guidance to users, often involving customer service during field visits.

• Installing and wiring routers/switches, coordinating for configuration and troubleshooting.

• Install and provision of transport equipment and ethernet services supporting MPLS network

• Electrical/Electronic background and SCADA knowledge are a plus.

• Testing, deployment, and documentation supporting system upgrades, patches, and maintenance window activities.

• Respond to system and service outages as well as storm/disaster support

• Participate in maintenance window cutovers and system grooms

• Installation and wiring of routers/switches along with coordination with multiple groups for configuration and troubleshooting.

• Effectively identify and utilizes the proper resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments.

• Exposure to cold, heat, loud noise, and energized wires up to 25%.

• Outdoor work up to 25%.

• Travel 51-75%.

• Office work up to 25%.

• May require some travel with overnight stays and additional hours, holiday, and/or weekend work for project completion or to meet deadlines - will be based on project needs.

• Working knowledge of fiber circuits, MPLS and other LAN/WAN data circuits

• Skilled in the termination and troubleshooting of various cabling types to include fiber,

• Knowledge of fiber terminations, data circuits, 48V and 135Vdc power plants.

• Experience with DC plant systems, LAN and wireless testing, fiber optic test equipment, and various cabling types.

• Familiarity with cable identification, terminating cables, and Channel Banks.

• Prioritize safety, environmental consciousness, and attention to detail.

• What are the top (at least 3 if possible) "must have" skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?
1. SolarWinds - NPM and NCM
2. Experience with Nokia and Ciena transport equipment
3. Commissioning and troubleshooting DWDM systems

• What are the top "nice to have" skill sets?

• What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?

• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

• Self-starter with a focus on safe work habits and behaviors.

• Ability to keep work sites clean and organized.

• What education and certifications/licensures are required?

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.

• Associate degree and 3 years of related work experience or military experience with 5 years of related experience may be accepted.