What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Technician position at Nextlink?
Company Overview
We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.
Job Summary :
Remote hands for engineers, write standard operating procedures, setup lab equipment, perform tests, document test results, come up with tests, calculate tilts in GNP for 5GHz AP's, design 11, 18, and 70GHz links, determine how new equipment can be added to our tower cabinets, and work with equipment manufacturers to find answers to questions.
Essential Functions :
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Analyze switching, digital, optical, wireless and associated telecommunications equipment.
- Perform fault analysis, isolation and remediation in switching, digital, optical, wireless and other technologies.
- Maintain accurate records in a variety of tracking resources.
- Develop extensive knowledge of NextLink Broadband products and services. This will include carrier, fiber, and all commercial and residential products offered by NextLink Broadband.
- Assist in developing and rollout network standardizations.
Skills :
Education and Experience :
CCNA or Network (or equivalent are desirable, not required)
Job Classification : Network Technician
Nonexempt
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Physical Demands :
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Affirmative Action (AAP / EEO Statement) :
Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Drug Free Workplace :
Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.
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