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Field Technician (US Citizen) - Charlotte, NC - JP7465

Altimeter Solutions

Aug 17
Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Charlotte, NC (On-Site/Office)

Important Notes:
Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust before starting (turnaround is about 6 - 8 weeks now) Ability to support customer needs after-hours (on-call); must be flexible. Must be able to travel to satellite sites/airports in which they would use their own personal vehicle, reliable vehicle as their not provide a vehicle. Valid drivers' license. Home base charlotte NC, traveling every day to FAA sites.

We've determined which skillsets are most beneficial for this role. These skills are listed first below as the Must Haves and Nice to Haves our hiring team highly prefers. Below that you'll find the standard job description for this opportunity.

Must Haves:
At least 4 yrs of Telco Field Tech experience (will take less and down-level to a C if need be)
Hands on Telecomm/wiring background; having the background to hit the ground running.
Excellent working knowledge of Fiber
Good working knowledge of cable connectors
Experience with logging into network equipment and circuit testing using a variety of different test equipment/laptop.
Knowledge and usage of multiple test equipment: Examples are: Viavi 5800, JDSU HST3000, DataScout, Ameritech AM5XT, Digital Oscilloscope, Halcyon 704A, Anritsu Spectrum Analyzer and other T1/DS3 Test sets.
Experience with Microsoft and the components of the MS Office Suite.
Strong multi-tasking
Flexible, able to shift priorities
Hard worker
Excellent customer service skills
HS Degree required

Nice to Haves:
2-year degree

Job Description:
Under general supervision the Telecom and Network Engineering Field Technician performs installation, maintenance, and repairs to a wide variety of telecommunications systems, equipment, cabling, and to other related systems and equipment "off-site" (at the customer's locations) in the assigned region. The Field Tech will also perform other IT Infrastructure-related work as required.

Responsibilities:
• This is a support level position requiring a thorough knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications related systems and/or equipment, gained through formal education or from considerable and varied experience in working with the installation, service activation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunication systems and devices.
• Responsible for the installation, repair, configuration, test and preventative maintenance of personal computers, network equipment, and/or telecommunications equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft or UNIX operating systems, and the components of the MS Office Suite. Maintains records on repairs, down time, changes and updates.
• Good working knowledge of cable connectors and replacement, such as RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, RS-449
• Have a excellent working knowledge of fiber, working knowledge of Multiplexes, Network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET Network Technology, ATM, Private Line, Voice and Data applications
• Good working knowledge of power testing, AD and DC including 3 Phase AC. Familiar with configuration and operation of the 24VDC & 48 VDC power supplies.
• Experience with network and circuit testing with T1 Testing Specifications, DS3 Testing, Digital Testing (BERT), and Analog VG Testing within Bell Core Standards.
• Working knowledge and usage of the Ameritech AM5XT, Sage 935, Digital O-scope, Halcyon 704A, Para-scope or other T1/DS3 Test sets.

Other:
• Willingness and/or ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs and to respond to after-hours emergency calls as required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a high stress and visibility environment.
• Professional appearance.

Qualifications:
• AA/AS degree, or equivalent, plus 4 years of Telecommunications and/or Network Engineering experience is required
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain active DOD Secret Clearance
• Capable of lifting 70 pounds
• Capable of utilizing ladders, and step stools, to reach heights of approximately 10 feet
• Must be willing to travel (up to 100% of the time) to remote sites. Technicians may be asked to travel outside of their assigned region, as well.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License, and a satisfactory driving record, as conditions of initial (and continued) employment
• Ability to work from home, in an "on-call" status.

Please see our website for more job openings: https://altimetersolutions.com/altimeter-solutions-job-board/
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