What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecommunications Technician position at TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company?
Job Title: Telecommunications Technician
Duration: 12 Months Contract with possible extension
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Description:
- This position will be responsible for monitoring and creating plans for building, splicing, testing, and maintaining fiber optic cables on the client's network in VA.
- The position will work independently and as part of a team to ensure our fiber optic network is reliable, efficient, and meets enterprise needs.
Primary job duties include, but not limited to:
- Working in and around fiber and radio huts, generation plants, substations, data centers, crew quarters and right of ways.
- Creating plans for splicing and testing OPGW and ADSS fiber optic cables
- Performing support duties in fiber cable maintenance, relocation and emergency restoration.
- Building relationships with all business units within the client
- Documenting fiber strand usage and updating cable records in Circuit Vision
- Reviewing and analyzing optical system route redundancy
- Participating in maintenance window cutovers and system grooms
- Support storm recovery duties during disasters.
- Work with Transport Team to turn up telecommunication services.
- Work closely with all fiber splicers and provide updates on progress
- All other duties as needed.
Must have:
1. Telecom OSP engineering experience in fiber
2. Geospatial experience
3. Circuit Vision
Education and certifications/licensures are required:
- High school diploma minimum
- Mileage reimbursement- yes - GSA guidelines
- Candidate will be cleared to drive DE vehicle
