What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecommunications Technician position at CEI?
*Only W-2 candidates who are local to the Columbia, SC area will be considered, no C2C*
Computer Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a talented Telecommunications Technician to join our Client's dynamic team.
Job at a glance:
- This is a long-term contract, with an initial term of 12 months, planned for extension and/or permanent placement
- Pay range of $26-30/hr on W2; Eligible to sign up for benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k) on day 1
- Onsite position, with daily local travel to Columbia and surrounding local areas
- Must use personal vehicle and mileage is reimbursed at GSA rate of 72.5 cents per mile
- Seeking candidates who
Job Description:
This role supports telecommunications infrastructure through installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and network support activities. The technician will work in the field and participate in system upgrades, maintenance windows, and outage response.
Key Responsibilities
Required Technical Skills (Must Have)
Technical Skills and Experience
Soft Skills
Education and Experience
This role supports telecommunications infrastructure through installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and network support activities. The technician will work in the field and participate in system upgrades, maintenance windows, and outage response.
- Install, wire, and support routers and switches; coordinate configuration and troubleshooting
- Install and provision transport equipment and Ethernet services supporting MPLS networks
- Maintain accurate records of installations, configurations, repairs, and maintenance
- Perform testing, deployment, and documentation for system upgrades and maintenance windows
- Respond to system outages, storm response, and disaster recovery events
- Participate in maintenance window cutovers and system grooming activities
- Ensure all work complies with telecommunications regulations and safety standards
- Provide technical support and customer service during field visits
- Identify appropriate resources and develop solutions to technical issues
- SolarWinds NPM and NCM
- Experience with Nokia and Ciena transport equipment
- Commissioning and troubleshooting DWDM systems
- Working knowledge of fiber circuits, MPLS, and LAN/WAN data circuits
- Skilled in fiber termination and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of fiber terminations, data circuits, and 48V / 135V DC power plants
- Experience with DC plant systems, LAN and wireless testing
- Experience using fiber optic test equipment and various cabling types
- Familiarity with cable identification, terminating cables, and Channel Banks
- Electrical or electronic background preferred
- SCADA experience is a plus
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Self-starter with strong safety awareness
- Maintains clean and organized work sites
- High attention to detail and environmental awareness
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate Degree plus 3 years related experience OR
- Military experience with 5 years related experience
Salary : $26 - $30