Entry Level Field Technician

Company: Horizontal
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Summary: Under regular supervision, performs basic tasks and projects with lesser complexity. Relies on established guidelines and/or detailed direction for installation, decommissioning and troubleshooting problems of network equipment and circuits. Responsible for preventative and demand maintenance of the network, critical infrastructure, materials management, and becomes familiar with the company's systems and applications. In some instances, may be responsible for the outside plant network in a given geographic boundary, including metro and long haul fibers.

External Essential Duties:

Responsible for asset management processes deliveries and replenishes consumables.

Coordinates shipping and receiving of materials.

Maintains tools, test sets, and electronic equipment including, but not limited to: fiber optic transmission equipment, lightwave multiplexing equipment, AC and DC power equipment.

Assists in installs, provisions, tests, and maintains DS0 thru OC192 services.

May install and test transmission/switching equipment.

Troubleshoots network equipment, removes and replaces defective modules, tracks spares and ensures repair.

Monitors/ locates route and assists in executing restoration in the event of a service interruption, proactively responds to potential problem areas in order to ensure integrity of the network.

Responsible for learning all of the systems and applications required to perform the job function adequately.

Updates installation records, enters appropriate detailed log information on trouble tickets for reference, and provides reports to others on status updates and issues related to assignments.

Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance and inspections on equipment and on the critical infrastructure including, but not limited to: HVAC systems, high-voltage electrical systems, DC Power Plants.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED or 1 year of relevant job experience.

Relevant job experience is described as:

Job experience in similar industry.

Job experience with similar essential duties.

Physical Requirements: Sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; lift 50 lbs. Valid drivers license required; works in all weather conditions.

A combination of education and experience is acceptable: Yes, Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities. Ability to prioritize with good time management skills. Knowledge, Skills or Abilities 0-2 years network monitoring, installation, or maintenance/repair. Entry-level technician with experience and/or knowledge of at least one of the four major technician disciplines.

Requirements:

Horizontal Integration

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