The Telecommunications Mechanic I performs a variety of inside and/or outside plant tasks and responsibilities.
Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Following industry standards and in coordination with the Government and other technicians, maintains voice and data networks by running, pulling, and terminating cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and building ironwork and ladder racks, establishing connections and integrations.
- Documents network by labeling equipment and cables.
- Maintains, installs, de-installs, moves, removes, and test copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cable.
- Installs communication closet equipment such as racks, cable trays, conduit, and cables.
- Inspects and performances routine maintenance in manholes, such as draining water. Assists with repair, securing, and replacement of all cable-related defects within manholes.
- Inspects telephone poles, pedestals, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure. Reports deficiencies and makes repairs as necessary or escalates as needed.
- Following industry standards and in coordination with the Government and other technicians, maintains voice and data networks by running, pulling, and terminating cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and building ironwork and ladder racks, establishing connections and integrations.
- Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns and answering questions.
- Maintains safe work environment and conditions by following codes, standards, and legal regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support contract requirements.
- Provides on-the-job training and guidance, as needed, to Install & Repair Technicians