Senior Telecommunications Technician at TalentBurst
Richmond, VA
About the Job
Job Title: Senior Telecommunications Technician
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Summary:
Works independently, this role, is responsible for complex tasks typically relating to network monitoring, operations, installation, and/or maintenance
High degree of expertise in the more complex areas of routine switch maintenance
An incumbent is responsible for working with an individual business unit on multi-project assignments
Monitored on project's progress and results
Errors may cause significant delay, expense, and disruption.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Typically, a degree is not required
Experience in network and telecommunications applications is required.
Technical: Must be knowledgeable in all areas of telecommunications and possesses the ability to work on complex telecommunications systems and equipment
Must be able to analyze trouble reports and perform maintenance or provide recommendations for problem correction of telecommunications equipment
Possess the ability to maintain and update telecommunications equipment, circuit prints, drawings and records
Able to communicate effectively with peers
Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to assist and direct co-workers and other technical groups
Must possess skills to coordinate and plan telecommunication work with various departments, internal and external customer groups
Customer Service: Possesses an awareness of customer requirements with emphasis on major initiatives
Must be able to set priorities and demonstrate timely and effective response to customer and team member needs
Methodology: Must have a broad understanding of methods and processes of the business units within the realm of responsibility
May need to secure discreet knowledge and information regarding business disciplines and developments
Able to respond effectively to diverse demands
Ability to respond effectively and timely to the needs and requirements of the business units
Must provide personal availability and maintain rotation on call status.
What is the preferred candidate location (local, non-local, remote?) and is there flexibility? Local to Richmond area - must understand must have the ability to be in market when on call and sometimes when there is a weather event.
What is the remote policy (if any) No remote work
At times they may go directly to the job site.
Must be able to work different schedule when needed and long hours at times.
Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle
Vehicle should be capable of traveling throughout VA.NC, WVA in all the respective terrains
This is a field job
Must be willing to spend most of the time working at different job sites
What are the top 'must have” skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?
2+ Years of Experience: Ability to turn up and troubleshoot MPLS Ethernet Networks and Microwave Radios
Going to be hard to find someone with both skills so might have to take either or and then develop the gap.
Understands DC power systems and grounding, Strong safety awareness, ability to work within a team concept, as well as being able to quickly pivot from assignment to another as the need arises
Strong troubleshooting skills sets – identify and systematically progress through problem identification and resolution
What are the top 'nice to have” skill sets?
Fusion Fiber Splicing able to use OTDR
Knows how to use spectrum analyzers and power meters for RF
Knows how to utilize ethernet test set for layer 1 and - 2 testing and TDM testing of DS1's, multi-meter
What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
Communication within the team and other contractors
Customer Service
Neat and organized
Prompt and dependable
Able to work under pressure during network outages
Strong Self-starter and can work independently
Desire to learn
Field Experience
What education and certifications/licensures are required? High School Graduate
College...
Work experience with comprehensive proof of training will be considered
Must be in a related field and closely related to what we currently do.
Are there any specific companies/industries or ideal background you'd like to see in the candidate's experience?
Telecom transport technician, electronics technician, or telecom electric utility background Will also take network technician.
Hours work is sometime required as situations happen which would be considered as overtime, and stand-By On Call Rotation
Dayshift, Typically 7:00am – 330pm regular hours, and some after hours in needed
Richmond Virginia 23231
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Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Summary:
Errors may cause significant delay, expense, and disruption.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Typically, a degree is not required
Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to assist and direct co-workers and other technical groups
Customer Service: Possesses an awareness of customer requirements with emphasis on major initiatives
Must be able to set priorities and demonstrate timely and effective response to customer and team member needs
Able to respond effectively to diverse demands
Ability to respond effectively and timely to the needs and requirements of the business units
Must provide personal availability and maintain rotation on call status.
What is the preferred candidate location (local, non-local, remote?) and is there flexibility? Local to Richmond area - must understand must have the ability to be in market when on call and sometimes when there is a weather event.
What is the remote policy (if any) No remote work
At times they may go directly to the job site.
Must be able to work different schedule when needed and long hours at times.
Vehicle should be capable of traveling throughout VA.NC, WVA in all the respective terrains
Must be willing to spend most of the time working at different job sites
What are the top 'must have” skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?
What are the top 'nice to have” skill sets?
What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
What education and certifications/licensures are required? High School Graduate
Work experience with comprehensive proof of training will be considered
Are there any specific companies/industries or ideal background you'd like to see in the candidate's experience?
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