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Telecommunications Technicians

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Complex & Special Services Installers & Repairers

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Position summary
Responsible for the installation, testing, maintenance and repair of communications equipment and services, including analog, data, sub-rate and high speed digital, DSL, VDSL, ISDN, audio and video services

Use computers to set up electronic systems and applications, and test and install individual services
Install computer interface cards in customer owned computers
Configure customer's computer hardware and software
Install modems and telephone filters and applications to complete DSL and VDSL services
Interface with other groups to ensure that committed service and test dates are met
Test the integrity of service prior to customer release
Work directly with customers to ensure that services and applications are working properly and meet the specifications

Work Environment

Occasional outdoor work
May include strenuous physical activities
Involves extensive interaction with customers
May require overtime, weekends and holidays

Personality Profile

Likes to interact with people
Organized and logical, able to think abstractly
Enjoys puzzles and technical challenges
Strong work ethic
High degree of initiative and independence

Skills Needed
This mid-level position requires:

Understanding of basic telephony and electronics
Understanding of computer networks
Ability to operate testing and repair equipment
Basic keyboard and Windows based software skills

Educational/Experience Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Employer sponsored training
NACTEL's Intro to Telecommunications and Telecommunications Essentials Certificates are targeted to this job title.
Passing scores on qualifying exams

Pay range
$51,000 to $85,000, depending on the amount of prior experience, region of the country, the company, and the amount of overtime.


Careers Telecom Technicians • Job Grid - Complex & Special Svcs - Line/Station Installers - Switching & Transport - Cable Splicing • Meet the Techs			Careers - Telecommunications Technicians - Job Grid Complex & Special Services Installers & Repairers Meet the Tech(s) currently employed in this job category. Position summary Responsible for the installation, testing, maintenance and repair of communications equipment and services, including analog, data, sub-rate and high speed digital, DSL, VDSL, ISDN, audio and video services Use computers to set up electronic systems and applications, and test and install individual services Install computer interface cards in customer owned computers Configure customer's computer hardware and software Install modems and telephone filters and applications to complete DSL and VDSL services Interface with other groups to ensure that committed service and test dates are met Test the integrity of service prior to customer release Work directly with customers to ensure that services and applications are working properly and meet the specifications Work Environment Occasional outdoor work May include strenuous physical activities Involves extensive interaction with customers May require overtime, weekends and holidays Personality Profile Likes to interact with people Organized and logical, able to think abstractly Enjoys puzzles and technical challenges Strong work ethic High degree of initiative and independence Skills Needed This mid-level position requires: Understanding of basic telephony and electronics Understanding of computer networks Ability to operate testing and repair equipment Basic keyboard and Windows based software skills Educational/Experience Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Employer sponsored training NACTEL's Intro to Telecommunications and Telecommunications Essentials Certificates are targeted to this job title. Passing scores on qualifying exams Pay range $51,000 to $85,000, depending on the amount of prior experience, region of the country, the company, and the amount of overtime.