Telecommunications IMR Technician

GStek, Inc.; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short/Long term)

Job summary

GStek, Inc. in Fort Carson, CO is seeking a Telecommunications Technician I. The role involves installing, maintaining and repairing voice and data systems, CAT-6 cabling, and outdoor plant facilities.

Applicants must be a US citizen with at least three years of telecom maintenance experience and a valid driver's license. Applicants should have knowledge of alarm systems, line drivers, and be prepared for site inspections and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen is required for this role.
• Minimum of three years of telecommunications maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience in installations, removal, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of voice and/or non-voice communications systems, normally open/closed contact alarm systems, terminal and communications equipment including line drivers.
• BICSI Installer 1 required.
• Active or recent U.S. government Secret security clearance.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Telecommunications infrastructure inspections.
• Install, remove, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair voice and/or non-voice communication systems.
• Install, activate, and repair CAT-6 network cabling.
• Pull cable through conduit, above ceilings and between floors.
• Terminate cable on patch panels, 110, and 66 blocks.
• Repair, install, and maintain outside plant facilities including telecom pedestals and manholes.

Skills

US Citizen

Telecom experience 3y

Voice/Non-voice systems

BICSI Installer 1

Security clearance (Secret)

Driver's License

Job description

**Job Title: Telecommunications Technician I**

Location: Fort Carson, CO

Salary: $33.45 an hour plus $5.09 Health and Welfare

Required

Qualified candidates will have the following:

• U.S. Citizen
• Minimum of three years of telecommunications maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience in installations, removal, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of voice and/or non-voice communications systems, normally open/closed contact alarm systems, terminal and communications equipment including line drivers.
• BICSI Installer 1.
• Active or recent U.S. government Secret security clearance.
• Valid Driver's License

Job Description

• Telecommunications infrastructure inspections.
• Install, remove, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair voice and/or non-voice communication systems.
• Install, activate, and repair CAT-6 network cabling.
• Pull cable, such as copper, twisted pair, optical fiber, and other cable types, through conduit, above ceilings and between floors.
• Terminate cable on patch panels, 110, and 66 blocks.
• Repair, install, and maintain outside plant facilities including telephone poles, underground services, telecommunication pedestals, handholes, and manholes, fiber and copper splice cases and conduit.

• The ability to lift and load equipment, material, and lift utility manhole/handhole lids.
• Troubleshoot and identify malfunctioning or inoperative equipment.
• Identify problems by using electronic testing equipment.
• The ability to use a computer to access and close-out work order tickets.
• Familiarity with underground cable locating equipment and procedures.
• Familiarity with copper cable and fiber optic splicing equipment.
• Familiarity with traffic control (training would be given)
• Understanding of building and cable prints/maps.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Talk and hear.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Prolonged standing and/or sitting.
• Frequent lifting and moving of items over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Perform duties in all weather conditions.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Drive company vehicles to work locations.
• Be able to work in confined space environments, i.e., enter and work in utility manholes.

Benefits Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Supplemental coverage (Aflac)
• 401(K) with discretionary match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays
• Paid Bereavement, Military Duty, Jury Duty

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Clearance

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Hire dates are dependent upon the issuance of an interim or final government security clearance.

Background Check

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of professional reference checks, employment history verification, and background screening.

GStek is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. GStek encourages veterans, disabled veterans, and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

EOE Veteran/Disabled