TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

Study customer orders and specifications to properly plan network installations

Order and gather equipment, materials, tools and supplies

Prepare an installation diagram for each customer

Run, pull, splice and terminate cables as necessary to establish both voice and data networks for customers

Install necessary telecommunications networks

Verify service is properly working by testing circuits, alarms and equipment

Document network by properly routing and labeling both equipment and cables

Follow codes, legal regulations and standards to maintain a safe work environment

Stay up-to-date on technical knowledge through continued education, workshops, journals and talking with peers

Collaborate with others in the telecommunications department to give customers best service

Qualifications

Bicsi certification a plus

3-5 years of related experience

Proven customer service skills

Strong communication

Comprehensive knowledge of telecommunications networks

Experience planning, designing and implementing voice and data networks

Proven teamwork ability

Written communication a plus