Telecommunications Installation Tech 1 - Albany, GA

DAIRY ONE COOPERATIVE INC; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy One Cooperative Inc. in Albany, GA is seeking a Telecommunications Installation Technician I to install and support information systems for dairy farms nationwide.

This role combines field work with cross-functional teamwork, handling networks, surveillance cameras, computers and hardware. This career-track position requires a strong technical aptitude and involves significant travel (about 60% of the time) throughout the United States.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required or higher in a relevant field.
• At least 1 year of relevant IT experience (repairing Windows-based computers, deploying wireless networks, or providing IT services).

Responsibilities

• Install and support information systems for dairy farms.
• Install and maintain networks, surveillance cameras, and computer hardware.
• Travel extensively (minimum 60%) across the United States to client sites.

Education

Associate's degree in animal science, General Agriculture, Information Systems, or relevant field

Tools

Windows-based computers

Point-to-multipoint wireless networks

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Albany, GA - Albany, GA 31701Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Any

JOB SUMMARY

The Telecommunications Installation Technician I is part of a team that installs and supports information systems for dairy farms across the country. This is a career track technical position with room for growth. Responsibilities include installation and support of networks, surveillance cameras, computers and computer hardware. This position requires a strong technical aptitude and experience and a desire to work in a farm setting with a team approach. The position is physically demanding and requires work in a variety of environmental conditions (heat and cold) and significant travel (minimum 60% of time) throughout the United States.

WORKING CONDITIONS

On site work is largely performed outdoors with regular exposure to a variety of weather conditions.

Work is performed on farms in close proximity to cows.

Work is performed using ladders and aerial lifts with heights up to 100 feet.

Work requires driving a vehicle and some air travel.

MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS

Ability to use a computer and telephone several hours a day in an office environment.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit, stand, kneel, climb ladders, and lift up to 80 pounds as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in animal science, General Agriculture, Information Systems, or relevant field and at least 1 year of relevant experience (ie. repairing Windows based computers, deploying point to multipoint wireless networks, or providing IT based managed services.) Additional relevant experience can substitute for education.
• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• General knowledge of electricity and wiring.
• Previous experience in building trades, finish work, or general construction.