Communications Technician Job in Houston, Missouri US
Communications Technician
Job Description Position Summary : To install, monitor, maintain, and repair all switching and/or non-switched circuit equipment and associated transmission equipment for the provision of telecommunication services. Manage, program, and install high-speed data, internet, and voice services in the network. Responsible for programming, installing, and maintenance of central office equipment and all peripheral equipment including, but not limited to, digital/analog equipment such as switching, carrier systems, span lines, high-speed internet, ISDN, voice mail systems, mobile telephone, pager terminals, Hi-Cap, fiber optics, data circuits, microwave systems, etc. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain central office and remotes; monitor, install, maintain and repair all digital/analog equipment such as switching, carrier systems, high-speed internet, ISDN, voice mail systems, span lines, mobile telephone, pager terminals, Hi-Caps, fiber optics, data circuits, microwave systems, etc. Analyze and repair digital equipment using technical meters such as transmission test sets, volt/ohm meters, oscilloscope, TDR's, OTDR's (optical meters), BER testers, laptop computers, frequency meters, error rates, and synchronization meters. Use a variety of test equipment to isolate, identify, and analyze equipment trouble and take appropriate maintenance action. Comprehend and relate complex circuit descriptions of both analog and digital fields. Understand flow charts, equipment manuals, technical documentation, and/or computer printouts for the purpose of trouble shooting and maintaining digital and analog systems. Relate with customers and employees, and other department personnel for the purpose of resolving technical problems. Advise the Departmental Supervisor of all changes and/or problems on a continuing basis. Perform service orders, trouble resolution, provisioning, and work order routines. Operate and maintain computer systems and support devices; install and test system upgrades. Respond to emergency service-affecting situations. Assist in trouble isolation of network and subscriber loop problems. Maintain and correct records in all related databases. Participate and perform to minimum standards in the Take the Lead program. Observe all safety rules and regulations. Assume all other duties as assigned. Assist other technical personnel in their performance of duties when requested. 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.