Field Technician - Nashville, TN

Compensation

Starting / Initial Base Salary Pay Range: $54,000 - $90,000 per year / $25.96 - $43.27 hourly

Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.

• Install Network Elements within Cogent Communications locations (Data centers, POPs, Hubs).
• Turn‑up and test new customer circuits at Cogent Data Centers, carrier neutral datacenters, and multitenant office buildings, document and communicate changes.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and turn‑up fiber optic networks.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on network maintenance requirements.
• Respond to and resolve network outages and impairments.
• Drive the implementation of metro network augmentation and expansion projects.
• Select, manage and train vendors on network support and construction related activities.
• Coordinate with building managers and vendors to install network nodes and construct/modify risers within a "Class A" office buildings.
• Advise field managers and executives on construction project status.
• Consult with Network Planning and Customer Service Delivery teams to provide Field perspective & expertise to network deployments.
• Work with AC and DC power systems.
• Maintain proficiency in current and evolving technological developments in power systems, telecommunications infrastructure, fiber, CWDM and DWDM technologies.

• Working knowledge of network architectures and telecom infrastructure including fiber networks.
• Proficiency in the use of telecommunications test equipment: optical power meters (OPM – OLS), OTDR, OSA, Ethernet / IP testers; interpretation of test results.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• High‑energy individual with interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate peers, and drive project to completion.
• Highly developed written and verbal communications skills.
• 4‑15 years of telecommunications experience with fiber transmission equipment including 3+ years field experience.
• Experience managing vendors and carriers.
• Familiarity with Telco operations.
• Possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, and judgment.
• Associate’s degree or higher in a technical field. Equivalent combination of experience, training and education that may substitute for the degree.
• Travel 25%.
• Reside within the greater Nashville, TN region.

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.