Telecommunication Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Telecom Install Tech

We are a leader in the National IT/ Telecom/ Low Voltage Service Industry. We provide physical layer support and installations for National Chain Companies across the US. We are based out of Tigard, Oregon and over 13 years in the National Rollout industry supporting government and commercial projects. We are looking for technicians throughout the Portland Metro area. We work with a number of National Rollout vendors in all types of industries.

- As a 1099 Contractor for 90 days, W-2 option after probationary period. - Agreed hourly wage and travel to each job paid

- Pay is processed the following two weeks Wednesday.

Schedule: Per job basis M-F with some night work and or weekend week that has been pre-arranged

- Work week starts on Sunday and ends on Saturday.

Location: On the road

What type of work you may be expected to do?

● Troubleshoot/Install various telephone systems.

● Coax/Cat6/Cat5e/ Cat3 cable installations in retail/ commercial space. (Drop Ceiling, internal wall, external wall, wire tray, conduit)

● Fiber Optic Installation. Termination and Testing.

● Troubleshoot voice and data lines. Must have a working knowledge of commercial grade wiring topologies.

● Telephony/ Data circuit extensions.

● Network equipment installation (Router, Switch, Hub, Dial Back up Modem, DSL Modem, Network Management Device, Wireless Access Points, etc.)

● Provide connection to network equipment via laptop with Hyper Terminal/ Putty installed, USB to Serial adaptor, and various console cables. Once the session is created you will be instructed by NOC tech.

● You do not need to know how to configure the equipment, just how to connect to it.) Project Coordinator will provide support as needed.

● Provide onsite physical layer support, while participating in Conference Bridge. You may sit on the phone for long periods of time.

● Perform site survey per job scope.

● Take pictures with an MP camera (high quality smart phone pictures are accepted).

● Complete an As Built excel workbook and upload to ftp server. *Project Coordinator will provide support.

If you have Fiber Optic installation experience, you could be tasked to install, terminate, and test.

If you have specific phone system experience, you may be tasked to provide onsite phone system support -- to include configuration changes and initial set up.

Required Qualifications:

Electrical wiring

Microsoft Excel

Adobe PDF

Putty

FTP

Preferred previous experience but on the job training is available.

Technical Skills: 3 year (Preferred)

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

What we expect from you?

● A professional appearance and attitude at all times, while on the job site, and on phone calls.

● Once accepting a job you arrive on time and prepared with tools and materials per scope of work

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● Check in/ out using telephone automation systems.

● Always advise Project Coordinator of any issues that define a change of scope or problem with completion, at the earliest opportunity.

● Always turn in signed Vendor work order, company work order, and other requested collateral per scope of work.

● Do not attempt to solicit contacts, which you gain via company.

● Your job collateral must be submitted within 24 hours from the job.

Tools (Preferred to have as many on the list, but also options if you don’t)

● Laptop

● Ladder (Preferably a little Giant)

● Reliable Transportation

● Glow Sticks

● Fish Tape

● Drill

● Drill Bits

● Continuity Tester

● Toner

● Screw Driver w/ various bits including Security bits

● Dykes / Snips

● Crimp tool

● Punch down w/ 66 block and 110 block

● Hard Hat

● Safety Vest

● Safety Glasses

● Label Maker

● Fiber Term Kit

● Certifier

● We have immediate openings for Temp/Perm contractors.

At TruFit we understand that our success is based on meeting the needs of our clients and workforce equally. We take the time to understand not only your skill set, but your values and personality as well to not just find you another job, but the TruFit for you.

At TruFit we understand that our success is based on meeting the needs of our clients and workforce equally. We take the time to understand not only your skill set, but your values and personality as well to not just find you another job, but the TruFit for you.