Communications Tech (South)

Job Summary

Install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain:  digital and analog microwave systems, digital paging, mobile radio/data and multiple address systems (MAS), channel banks, LAN/WAN equipment, data circuits and telephone circuits; primary call-out for all system outages and associated problems in assigned areas.  Also, Facility Management and Information Resources representatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Install All Company Communications Systems: Digital Microwave, Fiber Optic Systems, Fiber Optic Hubs; Analog Microwave Systems; Analog  & Digital Telephone PBX Systems; MAS and Point-to-Point Radio Equipment for Remote Terminal Units  & System Control Automated Data Access Systems
• Read and understand engineering instructions, drawings, plans, and designs.  Assemble and test equipment (using appropriate test equipment) to prepare for installation, make all necessary adjustments to ensure qualifications within tolerances required.
• During routine site visits or emergency/non-emergency call-outs, identify problem by assessing situation, isolating problem, performing tests using sophisticated, hi-tech equipment, computers, and software and determine appropriate repair/replacement procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all systems by testing equipment during regularly scheduled site visits or during problem call-outs.  Ensure all equipment is operating within the specifications of federal requirements and operating properly.  Order parts from vendors or manufacturer.  Repair or replace any defective or faulty equipment and perform all necessary testing for compliance. Switch to generator backup to ensure system operations during planned maintenance.
• Maintain all logs and records required by federal and state agencies; work with/make decisions on appropriate vendors and contractors for equipment orders and job fulfillment. (Have the responsibility to “hire” contractors based on their workload.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must have an associate degree in telecommunications, electrical engineering, computer networking, or related discipline. Equivalent course work in DC and AC electronics; digital electronics; electronic communications; network communications; LAN/WAN technologies; analog, digital, and IP-based voice systems; radio; and microwave will be accepted in lieu of an associate degree.
• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s requirements for driving. General Radiotelephone Operator's License (Elements 1 and 3) is required within the first six months of employment.
• This position may require unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation.

Testing Requirements

Technician Selection System (TECH)-Technician level: Ability to use numerical information presented in drawings, prints, and graphs to solve arithmetic problems, ability to use symbols and codes to locate objects on a map, comprehension of pictured mechanical principles, and the ability to read, apply rules and make decisions based upon written information.