Telecommunication Technician Level 3- Houston, TX

Telecommunication Technician Level 3

Position Summary:

Alamon, Inc., a Montana-based employee-owned company since 1975, provides installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries nationwide. There is no ceiling when it comes to your professional growth at Alamon, an employee - owned company.

Alamon, Inc. seeks a Telecommunication Technician Level 3 for its Network Services department.

This position entails: working in Central Offices, MSO and/or Data Centers and installing equipment including Adtran, Cisco, Ciena (Ethernet and/or DWDM), Infinera, Fujitsu, Calix, Nokia, Galaxy 4848, Galaxy Millennium Controllers, Vertiv Power Systems, Eltek Power Systems, and Wet/VRLA Battery replacements. The Level 3 Technician must have Lumen, installation and testing experience. Must be a self-starter and possess a safety-oriented mindset. This job requires extensive travel.

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Job Description:

• Telecommunication Technician Level 3 will act as a lead and experience in such a role is required.
• Must be able to work on the road for extended periods of time.
• Understand Central Office installation and Quality Standards contained in Telcordia GR-1275, Lumen 77350 / 77385, ATT TP-76300 / TP-76400 and/or Verizon IP72202 ISS 5-1 Core Standards.
• Read and interpret floor plans, rack drawings, and customer-provided work orders.
• Have the skills and ability to plan and coordinate high-risk activities including identifying equipment, cards, pluggable, fiber cables, and circuit IDs, and map out and run new fibers for integration, fiber rolls, and hot cuts.
• Extensive understanding of hand tools, test equipment, and ability to use a computer to interface with customer products.
• Safely handle and operate power tools including bandsaws, rotary tools, cable cutters, hammer drills, and hydraulic crimpers.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining assigned tool inventories.
• Perform daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA)/weekly Toolbox Talk with team and document.
• Assist in the training and development of Level 1, 2 & 3 technicians assigned to team.
• Thorough understanding of, and adherence to company safety policies and incident reporting procedures.
• Install relay racking, cable racking, fiber ducting, auxiliary framing, and other superstructure elements.
• Install and sew copper and fiber cables utilizing an array of connector types (RJ45, wire wrapping, BNC, LC/SC, etc.).
• Proficient understanding and experience in lacing/stitching/sewing central office wire.
• Install DC power rectification, batteries, fuse panels, and BDFB/BDCBB.
• Work effectively with customer supervisors, engineers, and technicians.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Communicate effectively, including proficiency in written and verbal communications, with strong listening skills.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Must pass the pre-employment screening process which includes a background check, drug test and motor vehicle records pull.
• Have the ability and mentality to work outdoors, in a physically demanding work environment and all-weather conditions, lifting or moving up to 50lbs., and hiking over various terrain.
• Possess a current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record with no DUI / DWIs within the past 5 years.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Willing to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required.
• Be available to work nights and weekends as required by project demands.

Work Environment:

• The Telecommunication Technician Level 3 position requires visiting Alamon customer site facilities nationwide, travel is required.
• Must be able to work in enterprise, educational, warehouse, and manufacturing settings.
• Indoor and outdoor work will be based off the scope of the contract.
• Exposure to dust, odors, gases, vapors, varying noise levels, and wet or slick surfaces may be possible.
• When appropriate, wear 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…