Under direct supervision, assist higher-level technicians on routine activities typically relating to installation of Communications infrastructure to include the addition or removal of the following Common Systems equipment/hardware such as cable racks (Installation & Anchoring), Frames, Bays, Cabinets & Stands, Fiber Optics Protective/Distribution Systems, and network monitoring, operations, and maintenance. This level of technician is typically considered to be a 'trainee' level for someone who has limited (if any) telecom exposure. Central Office familiarity, installation of Communications infrastructure, understanding of installation standards, familiarity with basic Communications equipment, cable installations including lacing, wire wrapping fanning and forming, cable terminations including DB, AMP coax, splicing multi-pair copper and fiber, fiber installations. Familiarity with a variety of test equipment used to install, troubleshoot, and maintain Telco systems: Bit error rate test sets, audio test sets, protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, TDRs, OTDRs, analog and digital multi-meters, and other types of transmission impairment measurement sets. Familiarization with DC power cuts. High School diploma and zero to two year of related experience required. Basic reading comprehension, manual dexterity, and vision (color recognition) essential.

The qualified candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent with zero to two years experience.

Applicant selected will be subject to, and must pass a Department of Transportation physical

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EEO M/F/D/V