Telecommunications Mechanic

Position: Telecommunications Mechanic I
** Overview*
* Telecommunications Mechanic I (MAFB-):

Bowhead seeks to hire a Telecommunications Mechanic at Minot AFB. The Telecommunications Mechanic I must have the knowledge, skills, and experience to support the inside/outside cable plant infrastructure including new installations, troubleshooting, upgrades and maintenance to ensure telecommunications are fully operational.

** Responsibilities*
* The Telecommunications Mechanic I performs a variety of inside and/or outside plant tasks and responsibilities.

Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Following industry standards and in coordination with the Government and other technicians, maintains voice and data networks by running, pulling, and terminating cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and building ironwork and ladder racks, establishing connections and integrations.

- Documents network by labeling equipment and cables.

- Maintains, installs, de-installs, moves, removes, and test copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cable.

- Installs communication closet equipment such as racks, cable trays, conduit, and cables.

- Inspects and performances routine maintenance in manholes, such as draining water. Assists with repair, securing, and replacement of all cable-related defects within manholes.

- Inspects telephone poles, pedestals, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure. Reports deficiencies and makes repairs as necessary or escalates as needed.

- Following industry standards and in coordination with the Government and other technicians, maintains voice and data networks by running, pulling, and terminating cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and building ironwork and ladder racks, establishing connections and integrations.

- Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns and answering questions.

- Maintains safe work environment and conditions by following codes, standards, and legal regulations.

- Performs other duties as assigned to support contract requirements.

- Provides on-the-job training and guidance, as needed, to Install & Repair Technicians

** Qualifications*
* + High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

+ Minimum of one (1) year experience performing equipment troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance for structured cabling systems.

+ Experience splicing aerial cable from bucket lift, aerial lift and/or other hoist mechanism is a plus.

+ Preference given to candidate with one or more years' experience installing, splicing and servicing Cat 5, 5e, 6 and fiber optics.

+ Must be fluent in English and able to read, write and follow instructions (including diagrams, flow charts and pictures).

+ Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point

+ Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

+ Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

+ Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

+ Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

+ Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Public trust clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

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