Telecommunications Technician – GLENEDEN BEACH, OR

The Role

As a Lumen Network Technician, focused on installation and maintenance you will be responsible for all aspects of cable repair and maintenance both copper and fiber splicing, carrier systems repair and maintenance will be a feature of this position, also including but is not limited to installation and repairs on POTS and DSL services, buried section repairs (dig & fix), rehab and corrective action on irregular plant conditions in all aerial, buried and underground plant plus all installation aspects to include, but is not limited of DSL, bonded DSL and POTS services.

Location and Schedule

Full time position in the Gleneden Beach, and Depoe Bay, OR. area. Schedule is typically Monday-Friday 8am – 4:30pm. With possible pager duty, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime depending on the business needs.

The Main Responsibilities

• Analyzes and troubleshoots basic technical problems or issues.

• Installs, maintains/repairs, and tests residential/small business telecommunication service (POTS, Hicap circuits and DSL).

• Performs splicing functions on all other types of outside plant facilities where the work requires cable sheath openings.

• Performs Central Office work as required to meet customer commitments.

• Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, and poles.

• Reads and interprets customer service orders, repair tickets, technical (i.e., mechanical, electrical, digital) drawings, maps, blueprints, diagrams, etc. from supervisor or other designated employees and performs specified work.

• Work with telecom color-coded wires and cables.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• At least six months of experience within the last five years installing, maintaining/repairing, and testing residential/small business telecommunication service, both POTS and HSI. Experience connecting telecom color-coded wires and cables to terminals, attaching or detaching various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings and poles.
• Knowledge of basic electricity, as it relates to telecommunications which includes: knowledge related to the basic principles, theories, and applications of electricity (e.g., voltage, current, resistance, power, grounding, insulation, Ohm’s Law, AC/DC); knowledge of basic electrical components (e.g., conductors, insulators, switches, capacitors, inductors, transformers) and basic circuit design; and knowledge of the operation and application of common electrical components and common measurement instruments (e.g., multi-meters, oscilloscopes).
• Ability to complete designated amount of work in a specified timeframe, adjusting work assignments or schedules to meet changing work-related priorities or demands.
• Ability to provide efficient, quality service to both internal and external customers both face-to-face and over-the-phone.
• Ability to work well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate, as well as to work independently in the field with little supervision.
• Ability to climb and work at elevations (e.g., from ladders, poles, lift trucks) exceeding 18 feet, work in confined spaces (e.g., attics, crawl spaces, utility holes,) and ability to perform strenuous physical activities including, but not limited to: lifting objects weighing over 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform job activities outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A valid State driver’s license with a current satisfactory driving record, CDL preferred.
• Ability to work varying shifts and hours including possible mandatory overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee’s primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$12.99 – $35.27 – in these states: OR

As with the pay range variety that’s based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.