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Central Office Technician - Grand Island, NE

Central Office Technician - Grand Island, NE

Lumen TechnologiesGrand Island, Nebraska, United States
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The Role

Responsible for the provisioning and maintenance of Central Office including, but not limited to subscriber loop carrier systems, DSL, POTS, GPON / PRISM, digital and optical muxes.

The Main Responsibilities

  • Installs, performs routine maintenance, analyzes defects, tests, adjusts, repairs and maintains complex equipment such as switching systems, circuit equipment, network terminal equipment, and data / digital equipment by using electrical and or electronic measuring devices.
  • Updates work and maintenance logs through WFA, Word.docs and FOMS databases.
  • Plans jobs and determines materials and resources needed to complete tasks.
  • Reviews and interprets work orders, wiring lists, wiring diagrams, and equipment drawings and follows standard practices in the performance of job duties.
  • Utilizes knowledge of general input and analysis of ESS translations.
  • Runs diagnostic test programs, analyzes defects and / or tests various types of telephone switching equipment (5ESS, Electronic Data Switching, etc.), uses various types of testing devices, e.g. volt-ohm meters, spectrum analyzer, digital communications, data analyzers, etc.
  • Works varying shifts and hours including possible mandatory overtime, and / or callouts, weekends and holidays.
  • Keeps work team and managers informed of status on work tasks, projects, and problems or obstacles.

What We Look For in a Candidate

  • At least six (6) months experience within the last five (5) years diagnosing circuit trouble, and performing routine testing, including measuring AC / DC current using volt ohm meters, TMS, or comparable test equipment.
  • At least six (6) months experience within the last five (5) years provisioning and maintaining POTS, DSO, DS1 / T1, DS3 / T3, DSL ISDN, and fiber circuits or services.
  • Must be proficient in 5ESS Switch maintenance and routines Working knowledge of IOF, SONET / DWDM equipment and services (e.g. DCS and optical muxes)
  • Requires a valid state drivers' license with current satisfactory driving record.
  • Ability to work varying shifts and hours including possible cuts, callouts, mandatory overtime, weekends and holidays.
  • Travel between Central Office locations

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • At least 12 months experience within the last five (5) years diagnosing circuit trouble, and performing routine testing, including measuring AC / DC current using volt ohm meters, TDR, or comparable test equipment.
  • At least 12 months experience within the last five (5) years provisioning and maintaining POTS, DSO, DS1 / T1, DS3 / T3, DSL, ISDN, and fiber circuits or services.
  • Experience working with 5ESS switches is preferred.
  • Extensive experience including ROADM, Infinera, QMOE, IP Ethernet.
  • AFC experience.
  • Certification or equivalent training in the maintenance and operation of AFC (DLC), Calix DSL systems, Adtran (DLC), Fujitsu (FO Transport), and Alcatel DSL systems.
  • Experience working independently with little supervision.
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    Central Office Technician • Grand Island, Nebraska, United States