Field Operations Technician 2

Responsible for the day-to day Operations, Maintenance and Restoration of an assigned portion of the fiber optic network, installation, and maintenance of equipment and facilities at multiple Long Distance, Metro, QVPN sites, in addition, to CPE installation at customer premises.

Possess strong to high technical skill level working on non-routine to complex installation and/or maintenance activities within the network systems or switching equipment. Knowledgeable in Metropolitan and Long Haul fiber optic networks, Transport equipment (Nortel, Ciena/ONI, Cisco, Alcatel/Lucent, Fujitsu, Infinera), DC power plants, AC switch gear, generators, and OSP Cable splicing & restoration and fiber locating and marking processes.

Utilizes software and hardware to identify, diagnose and resolve complex network problems/trouble tickets involving inside/outside plant, power, and digital cross connect systems, narrowband and broadband links and associated equipment.

Utilizes software and hardware to accurately locate, mark, and protect underground outside plant facilities.

Resolve discrepancies found during annual inventory audits.

Provide backup support for other technicians when needed.

Interface with Transport, IP engineering, Construction, NOCs and others doing work in National Networks.

Be able to support operations and network disruptions caused during disaster situations. Responsible for installation, operation, and maintenance, testing ability of various transport equipment including Lucent OC-48 and OC-192 Transport Nodes, Cisco ONS 15454, Ciena ONI DWDM, and Ciena Corestream, Tellabs 7100 ROADM, Infinera, DMS-250 and other multiple telecommunication platforms

Able to use testing equipment such as; OTDR, Digital Lightwave, T-berd 310/224, Fireberd 6000 equipment.

Understand the fundamentals of AC and DC power, DC power plants including Battery backup.

Uses software and hardware tools to identify and diagnose network status and problems; conducts complex network monitoring equipment installation and maintenance activities; resolves complex trouble tickets.

Test and turn-up new circuits, responsible for cross-connects and circuit grooms. Troubleshoot and repair any telephony/network, power, or environmental hardware issues. Job Requirements Basic Qualifications:

Excellent technical telecommunication knowledge to include Outside Plant, Fiber, Fiber Locating, Test Equipment, SONET Transport, DC Power, IP Services, and Ethernet Services with troubleshooting and installation experience in these technologies. Comprehensive understanding of circuit provisioning to include voice, IP data and narrow/broad-band circuits.

Capable of preparing or critiquing a MOP related to any job functions or equipment for which technicians are responsible.

Able to examine basic data from individual sources, comparing that data against standards and identifying discrepancies and formulate possible causes contributing to discrepancies. Reside within the geographical area of assigned responsibilities.

Strong technical skill level working on complex assignments within the network systems installation and/or maintenance activities such as; Network Elements Optical circuits, DS3's STM-1, E-1's, and T-1's.

Ability to work a flexible work schedule to include holidays and off hours.

Must be able to learn new technologies that are continually being added to the network to meet the needs of the customer base.

Associate's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience.

5 - 7 years related experience.

Must be able to learn new technologies that are continually being added to the network to meet the needs of the customer base.

Be able to support operations and network disruptions caused during disaster situations. Posses a valid state vehicle operator's license with a satisfactory driving record in accordance with applicable state law(s).

Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook EEO Statement No Discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug test and background check.

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