Switch Technician

Job TitlePosition Summary Provides Base Telecommunications System (BTS) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) tasks in support of a base telephone (voice) switching system, Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) and connect with recruiters looking for talent like you!Duties & Responsibilities Supports inside and outside plant (ISP/OSP) tasks, to include troubleshooting, installation, modification, and removal of telecommunications systems and cabling; perform preventative maintenance tasks (e.g. inspections) Assists Switch Technician in the DCO/RST on major cutovers, realignments, system upgrades, and VoIP.Education & Experience Requirements 5 years qualified practical field experience Outside and Inside Cable Plant experience Knowledge of OSHA safety standards OSHA confined space / CISCO-IP-phones, TIA/EIA 568 Bldg Cable Standards, NEC - NFPA 70, 800 Articles, Avaya experience a plus DOD 8570 IAT Level II: CompTIA Security+ desiredSkill & Certification Requirements Inside Plant/Outside Plant VoIP Systems support Confined space certification required. Position requires sitting, standing, kneeling for long periods of time, lifting more than 50 lbs, climbing on ladders, and working in dirty and noisy areas. (Heavy Work) Proficient in troubleshooting techniques. Able to perform CPR and safety observer duties if necessary.LCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled Leader Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.