American Water Works Association is hiring : Information Technology Communication

Overview

As the Information Technology Communication Technician II, you will join the Telecommunication Services Team in the role of a RF 2-way Radio / Microwave Technician. You will perform installation, maintenance, and repair work on microwave systems, 2-way radio systems, DC power systems, VOIP telephone systems, and data networks. You will assist in providing technical support of communication systems, track and monitor communication hardware and software, handle day-to-day service requests, and provide customer assistance for solutions. You must be able to lift heavy equipment weighing 50 pounds or more, climb and work on towers at high elevation, and operate vehicles in off-road and rugged terrain conditions.

Schedule : 44 / 36, Monday through Friday with every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, and 8 hours per day every other Friday.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair microwave systems, 2-way radio systems, DC power systems, VOIP telephone systems, and data networks.
• Provide technical support for communication systems and monitor hardware and software performance.
• Manage day-to-day service requests and assist customers with solutions.
• Track and document system configurations, maintenance actions, and service history.
• Ensure safety and compliance during tower climbs and field operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience : High school diploma or High School equivalency certification, two years of relevant experience, and completion of 40 semester units from an accredited college, university, vocational or military school.

Relevant Experience is defined as hands-on experience in climbing towers, installation of batteries and rectifiers, maintaining and repairing microwave equipment and Motorola two-way radios, working on antennas and waveguides, copper and fiber cabling, and rack and stack of communications equipment.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registration Requirements

License(s) : Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

Closing and Benefits

For information on benefits, refer to the Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented) document.

About MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies and helps members develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may call (213) 217-7738 or email : jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Information

Application Filing Period : Closes at 4 : 30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. If sufficient applications have not been received, the filing period may be extended.

Qualifying Experience : Your resume must include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If employment was part-time, identify it on your resume next to the month / year.

Sponsorship : Applicants must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H1-B or other employment-based immigration).

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