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Telecom Technician-Tech Sr
| Company | American Electric Power |
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| Location | Tulsa, OK, USA |
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| Salary | $25.23 – $31.54 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Associate degree, or equivalent 2-year technical degree, in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or related technology field; or military training/experience in related technology field; or High school diploma with a minimum 2 years of related work experience or industry knowledge.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of basic level technical support skills equivalent to a Telecom Field Technician Associate and have a minimum of 2 years of technical work experience in addition to education requirement.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Assist in performing, or perform, basic to intermediate level installation, acceptance testing, and documentation of various Telecommunications related equipment and systems.
- Assist in performing, or perform, basic to intermediate level troubleshooting and system testing, maintenance, and repair of electronic and optical equipment, infrastructure, and systems.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, drawings, and other data required for all work performed.
- Inspect and maintain test equipment, tools, automotive equipment and safety/protective equipment in good working order and compliance.
- Demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and update electronic and electrical prints, diagrams, and asset records related to Telecom equipment and technologies.
- Demonstrate the ability to operate tools and other equipment necessary to perform job duties.
- Perform all duties in accordance with the Company’s safety rules and operating regulations, NERC CIP and environmental compliance and practices.
- Respond to emergency callouts as required.
- Perform essential job functions and tasks as defined in lower-level job descriptions in the Telecom Field Technician Job Family and other duties as assigned.
- Successfully complete all assigned training.
Preferred Qualifications
- A strong electronics / telecommunications aptitude is desired and essential to success.
- Overnight travel and daily travel for work as required.
- Be adaptable to work schedules and priorities that may change.
- Be available for call-out and planned overtime as necessary to support our 24×7 operation.
- Demonstrate computer and application skills needed to perform assigned Telecom work and documentation.
