The Role

Performs provisioning and maintenance of Central Office including, but not limited to subscriber loop carrier systems, DSL, POTS, GPON/PRISM, digital and optical multiplexers.

To be considered for the position you must currently reside in the greater Las Vegas metro area and be willing to travel between local Central Office locations. Prior telecommunication experience is required.

This team operates on 3 shifts 24 / 7 / 365. The assigned shift will most likely be overnight though flexibility is required depending on workload.

The Main Responsibilities

• Installs, performs routine maintenance, analyzes defects, tests, adjusts, repairs and maintains complex equipment such as switching systems, circuit equipment, network terminal equipment, and data/digital equipment by using electrical and or electronic measuring devices.
• Updates work and maintenance logs through TIRKS and FOMS databases.
• Plans jobs and determines materials and resources needed to complete tasks.
• Must have personal computer knowledge and be able to run office power routines.
• Reviews and interprets work orders, wiring lists, wiring diagrams, and equipment drawings and follows standard practices in the performance of job duties.
• Utilizes knowledge of general input and analysis of ESS translations.
• Runs diagnostic test programs, analyzes defects and/or tests various types of telephone switching equipment (DMS-100/C20), Electronic Data Switching, etc.), uses various types of testing devices, e.g. volt-ohm meters, spectrum analyzer, digital communications, data analyzers, etc.
• Works varying shifts and hours including possible mandatory overtime, and/or callouts, weekends and holidays.
• Keeps work team and managers informed of status on work tasks, projects, and problems or obstacles.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• At least six (6) months experience within the last five (5) years diagnosing circuit trouble, and performing routine testing, including measuring AC/DC current using volt ohm meters, TMS, or comparable test equipment.
• At least six (6) months experience within the last five (5) years provisioning and maintaining POTS, DSO, DS1/T1, DS3/T3, DSL ISDN, and fiber circuits or services.
• Must be proficient in DMS 100 Switch maintenance and routines Working knowledge of IOF, SONET/DWDM equipment and services (e.g., DCS and optical muxes)
• Requires a valid state drivers’ license with current satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work varying shifts and hours including possible cuts, callouts, mandatory overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift 40lbs
• Travel between Central Office locations

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 12 months experience within the last five (5) years diagnosing circuit trouble, and performing routine testing, including measuring AC/DC current using volt ohm meters, TDR, or comparable test equipment.
• At least 12 months experience within the last five (5) years provisioning and maintaining POTS, DSO, DS1/T1, DS3/T3, DSL, ISDN, and fiber circuits or services.
• Experience working with 5ESS switches is preferred.
• Extensive experience including ROADM, Infinera, QMOE, IP Ethernet.
• AFC experience.
• Certification or equivalent training in the maintenance and operation of AFC (DLC), Calix DSL systems, Adtran (DLC), Fujitsu (FO Transport), and Alcatel DSL systems.
• Experience working independently with little supervision.

Compensation

Minimum Hourly Wage $17.46
Maximum Hourly Wage $38.42