Telecommunications Instructor/Network Field Technician

Telecommunications Instructor/Network Field Technician -Charleston, West Virginia

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X Professional Services has a great opportunity for experienced telecom technicians, Fiber Network Field Techs or Premise Technicians to move from the field and share your knowledge with the next generation in the classroom environment.

Job Duties

• Plan, prepare and deliver instruction of assigned curriculum using a variety of teaching methods (Virtual, Instructor – Led).
• Provide classroom and hands-on lab instruction in Fiber Optic theory, cable preparation, splicing, termination, and testing.
• Provide classroom and hands-on lab instruction in Basic Copper theory, cable preparation, splicing, termination, and testing.
• Provide classroom and hands-on lab instruction in Pole Climbing and Ladder Safety with a fall-arrest system (example: Cynch-Lok, Buck Squeeze, Super Squeeze).
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during all instructional activities
• Establish and maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners including co-workers, employers, and professional organizations
• Collaborate with program coordinators and advisory committees to align training with workforce needs
• Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, assessments, and progress reports
• Must know, or when necessary, acquaint themselves with the curriculum, rules, regulations, and standards for the safe operation of specific training topic being delivered
• Maintain classroom and training center facilities, equipment and learning materials.
• Supports course development by providing subject matter expertise for assigned products
  
  

Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in fiber optics installation, splicing, and testing.
• Proficiency in using fiber optics, basic copper tools and test equipment (e.g., OTDR, Fiber Optic Power Meter, VFL, OLTS, JDSU, VIAVI, Sidekick).
• Proficiency in the installation and repair processes for both Fiber Optic and Copper internet subscribers.
• Ability to safely Pole Climb up to 18ft
• Ability to utilize 24ft – 28ft Extension Ladders
• Strong communication, instructional, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations and adapt to various learning styles.
• Familiar with common safety and compliance training courses such as personal fall protection, confined spaces, use of sharp tools, hand, and eye safety, etc.
• Intermediate computer skills, including the use of the internet, Microsoft Office products and email
  
  

Essential Functions

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, handle and climb ladders and poles, using a variety of hand/motorized tools
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required while working in the shop/lab areas as well as operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer and standard office equipment
• Intermediate computer skills, including the use of the internet, Microsoft Office products and email
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Must be available to work extra hours as needed
• Must be able to travel and deliver training at satellite locations as needed – Approximately 40-50%
  
  

Desired Skills

• Ability to safely Pole Climb up to 18ft using gaffs.
• Ability to utilize 24ft – 28ft Extension Ladders
• Experience working within a team environment on multiple projects
• Ability to visualize and verbalize technical concepts in understandable terms and be instructionally savvy to deliver clear and effective instructional content
  
  

Required Education

• Associates degree in a technical field or related degree or five years relevant work experience in the field as a technician may be considered in lieu of degree
  
  

This position requires a U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.