Telecom Technician C - Fiber & Network Installations

Ohio Power Company; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 121,802,000 - 134,071,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in Cambridge, Ohio is seeking a Telecom Technician C to install, test, and maintain telecommunications equipment and systems across transmission, distribution, and data networks. You will gain knowledge of multiple telecom technologies and work under supervision while progressing through a two-year program.

You will perform troubleshooting, document work, read schematics, and respond to emergency call-outs as required, with training and safety at the forefront of

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training required.
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience or military training in related field.
• Valid state driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, testing, and documentation of telecom equipment.
• Troubleshoot and test electronic and optical systems.
• Maintain records, drawings, and data for work performed.
• Respond to call-outs and emergencies as needed.

Skills

Basic technical support

Reading electrical diagrams

Electronics/telecommunications

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree

Military training/experience in related field

High school diploma with 3+ years related experience

Tools

SCADA knowledge

Fiber optic splicing tools

Testing instruments

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) in Cambridge, Ohio is seeking a Telecom Technician C to install, test, and maintain telecommunications equipment and systems across transmission, distribution, and data networks. You will gain knowledge of multiple telecom technologies and work under supervision while progressing through a two-year program.

You will perform troubleshooting, document work, read schematics, and respond to emergency call-outs as required, with training and safety at the forefront of