Central Office Technician - (norfolk, nebraska) in Sioux City, Iowa For Sale
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a global communications, hosting, cloud and IT services company enabling millions of customers to transform their businesses and their lives through innovative technology solutions. CenturyLink offers network and data systems management, Big Data analytics and IT consulting, and operates more than 55 data centers in North America, Europe and Asia. The company provides broadband, voice, video, data and managed services over a robust 250,000:route:mile U.S. fiber network and a 300,000:route:mile international transport network.
Function: Central Office
Location:Norfolk, NExxxx1
Typical Work Hours: 24/7/365
Job Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the provisioning and maintenance of Central Office including, but not limited to digital switches, subscriber loop carrier systems, DSL, Ethernet, POTS, digital and optical muxes.
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Responsible for running the diesel backup generators on a routine basis and reporting/creating a maintenance ticket when generators are in need of repair. Assure proper oil, Antifreeze and fuel levels.
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In addition, you will work extensively with AC/DC systems, switches and power monitors. Installs, performs routine maintenance, analyzes defects, tests, perform adjustments, 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.
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Updates work and maintenance logs through WFA, Word.docs and FOMS databases.
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Plans jobs and determines materials and resources needed to complete tasks.
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Reviews and interprets work orders, wiring lists, wiring diagrams, and equipment drawings and follows standard practices in the performance of job duties.
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Utilizes knowledge of general input and analysis of ESS translations.
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Runs diagnostic test programs, analyzes defects and/or tests various types of digital switch's, IP and sonnet equipment. Uses various types of testing devices, e.g. volt:ohm meters, spectrum analyzer, digital communications, data analyzers, etc.
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Works varying shifts and hours including possible mandatory overtime, and/or callouts, weekends and holidays.
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Keeps work team and managers informed of status on work tasks, projects, and problems or obstacles.
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All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Basic Job Qualifications for INTERNAL Candidates:
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Internal candidates must meet the Time in Title/Location requirements in their current position in order to be considered.
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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.
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At least six (6) months experience within the last five (5) years provisioning and maintaining DSO, DS1/T1, DS3/T3, OCn, DSL and ISDN circuits or services.
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Basic electricity knowledge as it relates to telecommunications (through classes or on the job related training) including: reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, equipment drawings, and technical manuals.
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Working knowledge working with provisioning and testing of Ethernet, (Copper, Fiber)
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Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
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Working knowledge of analog, digital test, IP and transmission / sonet equipment, volt:ohm meter, or comparable testing equipment.
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Working knowledge of SONET/ DWDM equipment and services (e.g. DCS and optical muxes).
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Ability to troubleshoot and isolate problems within physical or electrical circuits.
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Ability to respond to callouts within reasonable timeframe.
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Ability to understand MOP and/or CR's and put them together for any type of maintenance work.
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Willing to submit to a Federal background check
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Ability to perform strenuous physical activities including, but not limite
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