Key Responsibilities

● Equipment Installation and Maintenance: Install and set up telecommunications equipment and systems, including data communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, and associated hardware. Climb poles and ladders, operate truck-mounted booms, and access manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.

● Testing and Troubleshooting: Conduct tests on circuits and components to isolate sources of malfunctions using various tools and test equipment. Ensure newly installed or repaired equipment functions properly and conforms to specifications. Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems as needed.

● Wiring and Connections: Run wires between components and to external cable systems, ensuring connections to cable poles or underground cable accesses are secure and meet required standards. Test connections to verify that power supplies are adequate and communication links function as expected.

● Collaboration and Cleanup: Work collaboratively with other technicians to locate and correct malfunctions. Manage the cleanup of the work area after completion of the job, removing loose wires and debris.

● Equipment Repair: Repair or replace faulty telecommunications equipment such as defective and damaged cables, wires, and switching system components.

Work Activities

● Regular interaction with computer systems for the operation and diagnosis of equipment.

● Operating vehicles and mechanized devices for job-related tasks.

● Communicating effectively with supervisors, peers, or subordinates to ensure efficient workflow and problem resolution.

● Engaging in continuous learning to update and use relevant knowledge for professional growth and job performance enhancement.

● Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

● Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.