What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician - Kansas City, KS position at Alamon Inc.?
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Field Technician
Position Summary:
Alamon, Inc., a Montana-based employee-owned company since 1975, provides installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries nationwide. There is no ceiling when it comes to your professional growth at Alamon, an employee - owned company.
Alamon, Inc. seeks a Field Technician for its Enterprise Technical Solutions department.
This position entails: Providing service and support during field visits. Manage all on-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks. Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions. The Field Technician will be a self - starter who can deliver excellent customer service.
Watch this video to see how great a career at Alamon can be!
Job Description::
Minimum Position Qualifications:
Work Environment:
Physical Demands:
Travel Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Benefits:
Work Authorization:
Alamon does not currently support the H1B VISA for this position.
EOE:
Alamon Inc is an equal opportunity employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Alamon Inc does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
Compensation details: 20-28
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Position Summary:
Alamon, Inc., a Montana-based employee-owned company since 1975, provides installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries nationwide. There is no ceiling when it comes to your professional growth at Alamon, an employee - owned company.
Alamon, Inc. seeks a Field Technician for its Enterprise Technical Solutions department.
This position entails: Providing service and support during field visits. Manage all on-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks. Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions. The Field Technician will be a self - starter who can deliver excellent customer service.
Watch this video to see how great a career at Alamon can be!
Job Description::
- Perform structural/low-voltage cable installation, terminations, maintenance, and repair works.
- Possess extensive knowledge in all types of low-voltage cabling scenarios including Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber termination activities, cable test equipment, and use of all types of cable installation codes and standards.
- Familiar with and/or certified in BICSI standards.
- Proven experience in leading cabling crews on large cabling projects.
- Read and understand construction prints and splice schematics.
- Experience with and ability to learn several types of copper and fiber splicing and testing equipment.
- Extensive experience in network equipment installation and turn-up.
- Basic knowledge and experience with cisco commands utilized in loading configs on equipment.
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment by complying with local standards and legal regulations.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
- Must pass the pre-employment screening process which includes a background check, drug test and motor vehicle records pull.
- Have the ability and mentality to work outdoors, in a physically demanding work environment and all-weather conditions, lifting or moving up to 50lbs., and hiking over various terrain.
- Possess a current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record with no DUI / DWIs within the past 5 years.
- Willing to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required.
- Be available to work nights and weekends as required by project demands.
Work Environment:
- This position requires visiting Alamon customer site facilities nationwide. Must be able to work in enterprise, educational, warehouse, and manufacturing settings.
- Indoor and outdoor work will be based off the scope of the contract.
- Exposure to dust, odors, gasses, vapors, varying noise levels, and wet or slick surfaces may be possible.
- Where appropriate, wears personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with Company standards and governmental regulations.
- This position may require working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions and terrain; may work for long periods in hot, cold, wet, windy, or icy conditions.
- Must be able to travel throughout the United States for up to 2 weeks at a time.
Physical Demands:
- Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to eighty pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
- Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple flights of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
- Must be able to ride in a vehicle for up to four hours to travel to and from job sites.
- Must be able to work in different temperatures and through changing weather conditions.
- Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of the Jobsite. This may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
- Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
- Ability to see color and shading in plans and materials.
- Ability to clearly distinguish colors, shades, and brightness when working with multi-colored cablings such as twisted pair copper and fiber optic cable.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must use practical judgment while working through job assignments.
Travel Requirements:
- This position may require travel.
- Lodging and transportation will be provided while working and traveling for the Company.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Vocational school training or apprenticeship preferred.
- On-the-job training offered.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Passion for accuracy.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Working at heights, handling ladders, and pushing/pulling equipment.
- Strong network configuration and installation background.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance policy
- Pharmacy Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid time off
- Vacation time
- Employer-paid health insurance for each full-time employee
- ESOP company= Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Lodging and transportation are provided while traveling.
Work Authorization:
Alamon does not currently support the H1B VISA for this position.
EOE:
Alamon Inc is an equal opportunity employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Alamon Inc does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
Compensation details: 20-28
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