Field Technician

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Field Technician to provide on-site technical support for FAA-related programs in the Des Plaines, IL area. The role requires remote work capability and occasional travel within the region.

Responsibilities include installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of equipment, reading drawings, documenting activities, and coordinating with NOCC, SAC, and Helpdesk to resolve issues in the field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years relevant experience, or 2-year degree with 2+ years.
• Ability to work remotely in a scheduled/on-call capacity and travel within assigned area.
• Ability to obtain FAA security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for FAA programs (FTI, MS, ADS-B, DCNS, WMSS) in the field.
• Install, repair, configure, test and perform preventive maintenance on equipment at customer sites.
• Read and follow equipment drawings and task orders.
• Coordinate with NOCC, SAC, and Helpdesk to resolve field issues.
• Maintain tools, inventory, and vehicle.

Skills

Network+

CCNA

CCNP

A+

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JDSU HST

Digital Oscilloscope

Sage 935

Job description

Job Title: Field Technician

Job Code: 41230

Job Location: Des Plaines, IL (Southern Wisconsin, Northern / Central Illinois, Northern Indiana, Iowa)

Job Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week

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 field support in the Chicago airspaces. Field technician will support FAA contracts FTI, ADSB, DCNS and any other FSG programs.

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical support for each specific program/system (FTI, MS, ADS-B, DCNS, WMSS and others) L3Harris supports for the FAA.
• Install, repair, configure, test and complete preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment at the customers’ remote locations.
• Able to work remotely in a scheduled and on-call capacity to various customer locations within your assigned area. Occasionally travelling to remote sites outside your assigned area may be needed from time to time to assist with the FAA customer needs and/or requests.
• Able to read/understand/follow equipment drawings and task orders.
• Possess good admin skills (taking notes and documenting what transpired while working at the customer location).
• Work directly with the NOCC, the SAC, and the Helpdesk over the phone on resolving issues in the field.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, parts/electronics, truck stock inventory and personal or company vehicle.
• Be proactive and prepared for assigned tasks prior to dispatching.
• Able to work outside regularly scheduled hours (on-call) when/if needed to meet customer’s needs.
• Lift items up to 32 lbs. and use ladders and step stools to reach heights of approximately 10ft.
• Work with your supervisor (ASL) to ensure all L3Harris policies/procedures and program specific policies/procedures are followed.
• Possessand maintain a valid Driver’s License, and a satisfactory driving record,as conditions of initial (and continued) employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a FAA security clearance.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, A+
• Capable of utilizing ladders, and stepstools, to reach heights of approx. 10 feet
• Excellentcustomer service skills.
• Ability to work in high stress and visibility environment
• Good working knowledge of cable connectors and replacement, such as RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, RS-449
• 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
• Goodworking knowledge of power testing, AC and DC including 3 Phase AC. Familiar with configuration and operation of the 24VDC & 48 VDC powersupplies.
• Experience with network and circuit testing with T1 Testing Specifications, DS3Testing, Digital Testing (BERT), and Analog VG Testing within Bell CoreStandards.
• Workingknowledge and usage of various network test equipment: JDSU HST,Ameritech AM5XT, Sage 935, Digital Oscilloscope, Halcyon 704A, Para-scopeor other T1/DS3 Test sets.
• IP Based knowledge with experience configuring routers and switches
• Experience installing equipment racks (wall mount, raised floors, concrete, etc.)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Illinois $26.20/hr -$48.79/hr.This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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