Telecom Technician Level 1 - Austin, TX.

Company: Alamon Inc.
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Telecommunication Technician Level 1



Great Opportunity to join an Amazing Company!





Position Summary:



Are you ready to embark on a new adventure? Alamon, Inc. is a Montana-based Employee-owned company providing installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries since 1975. We offer installation solutions to industry-leading equipment manufacturers, communications companies, utilities, and energy EPCs, nationwide. Alamon provides a competitive compensation and benefits package while encouraging career growth and promotion opportunities from within the entire organization.



Alamon is looking for a hard-working Level 1 Telecommunication Technician with ROADM Fiber Ring experience to join our team! Candidates must have a Central Office telecommunication installation skill set. Ability to write MOP's and DMOP's and all associated paperwork required for the job.



The ideal candidate should be a self-starter who provides high-quality workmanship and has excellent customer service skills both in person and over the phone and can multi-task under pressure.



This position requires extensive travel throughout Texas. Wage will be determined by experience.



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Essential Job Functions:

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• Willingness to travel for extended periods of time.
  
• Understanding of hand tools, test equipment, and ability to use a computer to interface with customer products
  
• Read and interpret floor plans, rack drawings, and customer-provided work orders.
  
• Work effectively with engineers, technicians, and customers
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications: Email, Excel, Word
  
• Communicate effectively, including proficiency in written and verbal communications, with strong listening skills
  
• Minimum Position Qualifications
  
• Current driver's license and insurance required
  
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel
  
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
  
• Must be able to work alone
  
• Must be proficient with a laptop
  
• Excellent time-management skills and multitasking abilities
  
• Extensive understanding of hand tools, test equipment, and ability to use a computer to interface with customer products
  
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans, rack drawings, and customer-provided work orders.
  
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and customers
  
  
  
  
  Minimum Position Qualifications:
  
  
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  • A current driver's license and insurance are required.
    
  • Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel.
    
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
    
  • Must be proficient with a laptop.
    
  • Excellent time-management skills and multitasking abilities.
    
  • Strong attention to detail.
    
  • Passion for accuracy.
    
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently.
    
  • Working at heights, handling ladders, and pushing/pulling equipment.
    
  • Strong network configuration and installation background.
    
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    
  • An understanding of hand tools, test equipment, and the ability to use a computer.
    
  • General understanding of how to read and interpret floor plans, rack drawings, and customer-provided work orders.
    
    
    
    
    Education and Experience:
    
    
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    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
      
    • Vocational school training or apprenticeship preferred.
      
    • On-the-job training offered.
      
    • A valid Driver's License is required.
      
      
      
      
      Physical Requirements:
      
      
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      • Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
        
      • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at a time.
        
      • Must be able to ride in a vehicle for up to four hours to travel to and from job sites.
        
      • Ability to work in different temperatures and through changing weather conditions.
        
      • Must be able to traverse all areas of the Jobsite. This may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
        
      • Ability to clearly distinguish colors, shades, and brightness when working with multi-colored cablings such as twisted pair copper and fiber optic cable.
        
      • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and use practical judgment while working through job assignments.
        
        
        
        
        Work Environment:
        
        
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        • The Telecommunication Technician position requires visiting Alamon customer site facilities nationwide, travel is required.
          
        • Must be able to work in the enterprise, educational, warehouse, and manufacturing settings.
          
        • Indoor and outdoor work will be based on the scope of the contract.
          
        • Exposure to dust, odors, gasses, vapors, varying noise levels, and wet or slick surfaces may be possible.
          
        • Where appropriate, wears personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with Company standards and governmental regulations.
          
        • This position may require working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions and terrain; may work for long periods in hot, cold, wet, windy, or icy conditions.
          
          
          
          
          Benefits:
          
          
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          • Medical Insurance
            
          • Dental Insurance
            
          • Life Insurance policy
            
          • Pharmacy Benefits
            
          • Paid Holidays
            
          • Paid time off
            
          • Vacation time
            
          • Employer-paid health insurance for each full-time employee
            
          • ESOP company= Employee Stock Ownership Plan
            
          • Lodging and transportation are provided while traveling.
            
            
            
            
            Work Authorization:
            
            
            
            Alamon does not currently support the H1B VISA for this position.
            
            
            
            EOE:
            
            
            
            Alamon Inc is an equal opportunity employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Alamon Inc does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
            
            
            
            Additional Information:
            
            
            
            Alamon's safety initiatives include our in-house learning management system, AlamonU, that provides a modern approach for training a national and remote workforce in addition to traditional learning methodologies.
            
            
            
            Alamon is committed to safety and has earned Ericsson's 2018 Supplier of the Year Safety Award. Our teams have received commendations from safety giants such as Bechtel Corporation. Alamon's total U.S. EMR ratings speak volumes about our strong commitment to safety. PI201916390

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