Telecom Technician 1

Job Title: Telecom Technician 1Location: Plainfield, INContract duration: 12-month contract, possibility of extension or conversionDescription: Field Technician that works in the field doing maintenance, construction and support for all Telecom infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesRead and understand Project Installation Instructions. (Understand system and component level impact)Confer directly with Engineering and/or Project Managers on project details and related issuesCommunicate with NOC and Customers before performing installation work that may cause outages or system alarmsCommunicate and document project status to management and any problems encountered the project instructions, equipment, or system with EngineeringWork with the project manager, architects, and other team members to define metrics and performance goals for the network solution.Qualifications:Basic Networking background with IPv4 Physical Link, Data Link, and RoutingBasic understanding and experience with use of TBERT and ethernet testingBe proficient with the use of numerous specialized test equipment including OTDR, DS1/DS3 Tests, DC Plant Load Banks, DC Load Bank Resistance Testing, SONET OC3/OC12/OC48, Ethernet Testing, RF Spectrum Analyzer, RF Service Monitors, RF Power Meters, RF Frequency Counters and Fiber Splicing EquipmentRF understanding including attenuation, antenna gain, microwave dish beam pattern, transmission lines, waveguide, connector types, Inter-Modulation Interference, and Outside InterferenceExperience with DC power systems including 24VDC, -48VDC, Power over Ethernet (POE), and 130VDCAdditional Information:The Telecom Technician does require work activities in special areas where exposure to injury increases greatly. These specific work activities include the following:Working in heavy construction areas (Power Plant and Substation Construction Projects)Working on low-voltage AC powered equipmentWorking on high-voltage DC power equipmentWorking in and around highly energized switchyards, distribution lines, transmission towers and transmission linesWorking in road-highway work zonesUse of power tools such as saws and drillsWorking outside with exposure to insects and beesUse of hand tools such as screw drivers, hammers, wire and cable strippersExposure to Radio Frequency signalWorking in and around Class IIB lasersScreening questions:Do you now or in the future require sponsorship (e.g. H-1B)? Y/NEEO and ADA Statement:Consulting Solutions and its family of companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at:requests@consultingsolutions.com