Field Technician Level 2

Regional Travel Required Field Technician Level 2

Job involves performing additions, removals, and modifications to telecommunications equipment and wiring without supervision, including analyzing job specifications, resolving drawing issues, and performing in-process and final quality inspections. Key duties include adding/removing common systems equipment and wiring connections on non-working equipment, performing circuit modifications, and potentially leading Skill Level 1 and 2 Installers. This level requires proficiency in preparing MOPs and JIMs, as well as adherence to GR-1275 standards for Central Office and network equipment installation.

• Unsupervised Work:
  Perform additions, removals, and modifications to existing equipment and circuits without needing direct supervision or direction.
• Equipment & Wiring:
  Add or remove common systems equipment, and add or remove wiring connections on non-working equipment.
• Documentation & Problem-Solving:
  Analyze job specifications, drawings, and documentation to resolve problems and provide work assignments to lower-level installers.
• Quality Control:
  Lead verification and continuity testing, perform in-process and final quality inspections, and mark or correct office record drawings.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Be proficient in preparing detailed Method of Procedure (MOPs) documents and Job Information Memorandums (JIMs).
• Quality Standards:
  Adhere to the installation methods and standards outlined in Telcordia GR-1275-CORE and customer-specific standards.

• Demonstrated Proficiency:
  Proven proficiency at the Technician II level through experience and knowledge of Telcordia standards, often demonstrated via customer or installation supplier requirements.
• Leadership Potential:
  Capability to provide work assignments and lead lower-level installers (Skill Level 1 and
  2).
• Technical Knowledge:
  Solid understanding of telecommunications systems, electronics, and networking.
• Problem-Solving:
  Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose issues and coordinate with teams.
• Communication:
  Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Software Proficiency:
  Familiarity with relevant software, including Microsoft Office.

• Independence:
  The primary difference is the ability to work and resolve problems independently without supervision.
• Leadership: A Level 2 technician has the capacity to lead and provide guidance to Skill Level 1 technicians.
• Advanced Documentation:
  Proficiency in preparing detailed MOPs and JIMs is a requirement at this level.

• Extensive Travel:
  Requires significant travel away from home and the ability to work in various environments, including tight spaces and potentially at heights.
• Physical Demands:
  Involves physically demanding work, including lifting and moving equipment, and requires working indoors or outdoors in various conditions.