Telecommunications Technician/Senior Telecom Tech - Columbia SC

 

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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance. 

 

Job Summary

As a telecommunications technician, you will apply your basic knowledge of all areas of telecommunications and perform maintenance on telecommunications equipment.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Installing and wiring routers/switches, coordinating for configuration and troubleshooting.
• Installation, testing, and troubleshooting of 2-way radio systems.
• Respond to system and service outages as well as storm/disaster support.
• Installation and wiring of routers/switches/firewalls 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.
• Assist with maintaining the mobile data network equipment and associated hardware in vehicles within our fleet.
• This position will require oncall status for a week at a time.

 

This position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Intermediate level: 3+ years directly related experience in telecommunications.

Senior Level: 5+ years directly related experience in telecommunications.

• 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 and Cat6.
• Knowledge of fiber terminations, data circuits, 48V and 135Vdc power plants.
• Working Knowledge of LMR systems and other mobile radio infrastructure.
• Familiarity with cable identification, terminating cables, and Channel Banks.
• Prioritize safety, environmental consciousness, and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to lift 45 pounds and distinguish colors.
• Valid driver's license.
• Electrical/Electronic background and SCADA knowledge are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Experienced using Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and Spreadsheets.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in a Telco central office environment.
• Available for some overtime, call outs and weekend work.
• 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.

 

Skills not required, but are considered pluses are: 

• Electrical/Electronic background and SCADA knowledge are a plus.
• Experience with Nokia and Ciena transport equipment.
• Commissioning and troubleshooting DWDM systems.
• Circuit Vision.
• SolarWinds – NPM and NCM.
• Electrical/Electronic background.

Education Requirements

Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

High School Diploma or GED

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%Energized Wires Up to 25%Heat Up to 25%Loud Noise Up to 25%Operating Machinery Up to 25%Outdoors Up to 25%Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%Travel 26-50%

Other Working Conditions

May require some travel with overnight stays.  May require additional hours, holiday and/or weekend  work for project completion or to meet deadlines.

Test Description

No Testing Required

 

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