Field Technician C (Portland / Eugene / Salem, OR)

Job Title: Field Technician C

Job Code: 23985

Job Location: Portland / Eugene / Salem, OR

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is looking for a Field Technician for the Company’s Field Services organization supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role will be responsible for support in Washington and Oregon areas.

Essential Functions:

This is a support level position requiring a thorough knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications related systems and/or equipment, gained through formal education or from considerable and varied experience in working with the installation, service activation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunication systems and devices.

Responsible for the installation, repair, configuration, test and preventative maintenance of network equipment, telecommunications equipment and/or computers.

Proficient in Microsoft or UNIX operating systems, and the components of the MS Office Suite. Maintains records on repairs, down time, changes and updates.

Network Knowledge / Skills:

Good working knowledge of cable connectors and replacement, such as RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, RS-449

Have an excellent working knowledge of fiber, working knowledge of Multiplexes, Network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET Network Technology, ATM, Private Line, Voice and Data applications

Good working knowledge of power testing, AD and DC including 3 Phase AC. Familiar with configuration and operation of the 24VDC & 48 VDC power supplies.

Experience with network and circuit testing with T1 Testing Specifications, DS3 Testing, Digital Testing (BERT), and Analog VG Testing within Bell Core Standards.

Working knowledge and usage of various network test equipment: JDSU HST, Ameritech AM5XT, Sage 935, Digital Oscilloscope, Halcyon 704A, Para-scope or other T1/DS3 Test sets.

Computer Knowledge / Skills:

Perform basic software troubleshooting and diagnostics,

Serve as the point of contact for unresolved problems from the Help Desk or NOC.

Install hardware and software including operating system and office applications,

Responsible for providing computer hardware, software and network technical support to end-users,

Assists with setup and configuration of system hardware and software.

Microsoft Office suite.

Qualifications:

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-secondary/Associate's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License, and a satisfactory driving record as condition of initial (and continued) employment.

This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a security clearance. In order to obtain a clearance, you need to be a U.S. citizen and show proof of citizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills:

2-4 years of Telecommunications and/or Network Engineering experience is required

Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, A+

Ability to work from home, in an “on-call” status.

Capable of lifting 70 pounds

Must be willing to travel (up to 100% of the time) to remote sites within a 4-hour drive circle of the base location. Technicians may be asked to travel outside of their assigned region, as needed.

Capable of utilizing ladders and step stools to reach heights of approximately. 10 feet

Willingness and/or ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs and to respond to after-hours emergency calls as required.

Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to work in a high-stress environment.

Professional appearance