What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecommunications Technician position at Akkodis?
Akkodis is seeking a Telecommunications Technician for a 6 month contract with a client in Westfield PA 16950 (Onsite).
Title : Telecommunications Technician
Location : Westfield PA 16950(Onsite)
Contract : 6 months Contract
Pay Rate : $30-$32 / hr on W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) :
- Installation and maintenance of all telecommunications circuits including phone, carrier, microwave and other wireless communications systems, two-way radio, analog, digital and fiber optic systems.
- Read and interpret communications circuit diagrams and equipment documentation.
- Use advanced diagnostic test equipment to isolate and repair problems.
- Work closely with information technology telecom engineers to plan the installation of communication facilities, equipment for new facilities or sites as required.
- Installation and maintenance of local area network and wide area network equipment to ensure connectivity to desktop and remote locations.
- Basic computer diagnostic skills to support mobile computer and wireless network services.
- Support of all related systems associated with telecommunications including data devices, network equipment, telemeter devices and common equipment such as central radio dispatch equipment, radio consoles and other specialty phone devices.
- Provide advanced support for the remote terminal units in substations and provide this support for emergency management system testing.
- Assist in the alignment, maintenance and testing of power line carrier systems.
- Provide project consulting to telecom engineers.
- Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
- Assist IT telecom engineers in coordinating project plans and schedules.
- Coordinate activities of communications carrier companies during installation of circuits for company use.
- Coordinate efforts of contractors when they are providing services or installing equipment for the company.
- Correct phone line problems on company extensions and tie lines.
- Move company phones and workstations. Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Performance Expectations (Key Success Factors) :
Position Requirements :
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled :
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer : These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :
Salary : $30 - $32
