Technician Business​/Government

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world.

Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

Getting our business and government customers connected to America's fastest and most reliable network! At Verizon, we do much more than sell technology. We deliver game changing solutions that enhance the agility, productivity and global reach of businesses. Ingenious solutions that connect people the world over. Pioneering solutions that transform the way communities live, work and play.

When you join Verizon...

You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses and things connect with each other. Beyond powering America's fastest and most reliable network, we’re leading the way in cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things and video entertainment. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness.

Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Verizon.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Administering the remote installation and maintenance processes of equipment associated with providing telecommunications services in both technical facilities and customer property.
• Performing routing and complex testing and provisions associated with all types of circuits.
• Serving as a point of contact for internal and external customers, answering incoming phone calls, responding to escalations and documenting the incidents.
• Utilizing your knowledge of TDM, Switching, SONET, Ethernet, IP and other networking protocols to resolve complex technical issues.
• Reading and interpreting engineering plans and vendor specifications and interacting with the Engineering group.
• Meeting safety-related requirements including but not limited to those standards of safety imposed by OSHA, state agencies, manufacturers and/or the Company.
• Working evenings, weekends, holidays and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business.

What we're looking for...

You know telecommunications and are anxious to put your passion for technology, knowledge, and skills to work on Verizon's network. You like to be busy and well-organized to stay on top of things. You know that the whole team needs to work together to win-and you take pride in a job well done.

Even better if you have:

• Related Associate degree or 2 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Relevant experience with various network protocols.
• Knowledge of SONET, DWDM, OTN and WDM fiber systems.
• Knowledge of transmission equipment such as Alcatel, Ciena, Cisco, Fujitsu, Nortel, Siemens, and Tellabs/Coriant, as well as Tellabs DXC and Alcatel DXCs.
• Programming, scripting, SQL knowledge is a plus, in addition to Linux experience is also helpful.
• Willingness to work on-call, rotating schedule (shifts) including nights, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the business.

You must live within 75 miles of the current reporting location for life of contract. We reserve the right to request your attendance at the office location for team huddles, meetings , etc.

Test(s) Required

Verizon Job Fit Test B

Where you'll be…