CENTRAL OFFICE TECH Job in Santa Fe, New Mexico US
CENTRAL OFFICE TECH
Job Description Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the provisioning and maintenance of Central Office including, but not limited to subscriber loop carrier systems, DSL, POTS, digital and optical muxes. Responsible for keeping the diesel back up generators in optimum condition. Change oil, antifreeze and maintain diesel generators. In addition, you will work extensively with AC/DC systems, switches and power monitors. This is not your typical central office position. A strong diesel engine background is paramount along with electrical and mechanical skills Installs, performs routine maintenance, analyzes defects, tests, adjusts, repairs and maintains complex equipment such as switching systems, circuit equipment, network terminal equipment, and data/digital equipment by using electrical and or electronic measuring devices. Updates work and maintenance logs through WFA, Word.docs and FOMS databases. Plans jobs and determines materials and resources needed to complete tasks. Reviews and interprets work orders, wiring lists, wiring diagrams, and equipment drawings and follows standard practices in the performance of job duties. Utilizes knowledge of general input and analysis of ESS translations. Runs diagnostic test programs, analyzes defects and/or tests various types of telephone switching equipment (DMS 100), uses various types of testing devices, e.g. volt-ohm meters, spectrum analyzer, digital communications, data analyzers, etc. Works varying shifts and hours including possible mandatory overtime, and/or callouts, weekends and holidays. Keeps work team and managers informed of status on work tasks, projects, and problems or obstacles. CenturyLink is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and maintain a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug test and background check.