Telecommunications Technician I

SMUD

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Flexible Savings Account

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Sacramento is seeking a Telecommunications Technician I to safely construct, modify, and maintain telecommunications systems. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and two years of electronics schooling, with preference given to candidates with relevant experience and certifications. The role involves working on-site to ensure effective telecommunications operations and support.

Qualifications

Four years of experience as an Apprentice Telecommunications Technician or equivalent.
Possess a current FCC General Class Radiotelephone license or acquire within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Constructs and installs new telecommunications systems and equipment.
Operates, monitors, investigates, tests telecommunications systems.
Performs preventive and repair maintenance on telecommunications systems and equipment.

Skills

Construct telecommunications equipment

Monitor telecommunications systems

Troubleshoot technical issues

Work safely with hazardous materials

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of formal schooling in electronics

Tools

Two-way radio systems

Fiber optic systems

SCADA systems

Job description

Overview

Telecommunications Technician I at SMUD. This posting is for one regular full-time position and may create an eligibility list to fill permanent vacancies over the next two years. We are also posting two Telecommunications Technician Advanced Apprentice positions; if you are interested in being considered for the Advanced Apprentice, apply to that requisition directly.

Employee Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement through Public Employees Retirement System

457 and 401(k) plans available

Flexible Savings Account

Short and Long Term Disability

Employee and Spouse Life Insurance

Purpose

Telecommunications Technicians safely and effectively construct, modify, install, test, repair, adjust and operate telephone, telecommunications, control, and monitoring systems and equipment at the journey level. Telecommunication Technicians report to a Senior Telecommunication Technician or as directed by the Supervisor. Telecommunications Employees in this classification develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of SMUD telephone and telecommunication systems and sub-systems in order to analyze system problems and take prompt remedial action with minimum service disturbance. These positions reside in Telecommunications and Telephone Services.

Nature and Scope

Performs the work at a journey level and does not act in a lead capacity. Technicians may work independently under broad guidelines and are given wide latitude in making decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Properly handles hazardous material such as lead solder, paint, cleaning fluids, etc.

Secures authorization before working on vital equipment.

Verifies factory specifications.

Constructs and installs new telecommunications systems and equipment.

Operates, monitors, investigates, tests and assures proper performance of telecommunications systems and equipment, including test equipment.

Performs preventive and repair maintenance on telecommunications systems and equipment. Thoroughly documents the work performed.

Keeps Senior Telecommunications Technicians and the Supervisor informed of work progress, schedule changes, project scope changes and other issues affecting the outcome or cost of assigned tasks.

Recommends system refinements to improve reliability.

Provides technical support to the users of telecommunications systems and equipment.

Participates in evaluating existing and prospective telecommunications systems and test equipment for safety, reliability, operability and maintainability.

Fosters a positive and harmonious working relationship with staff and customers.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of formal schooling in electronics or equivalent demonstrable experience

Required Experience Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience as an Apprentice Telecommunications Technician, Telecommunications Technician or equivalent to be considered for the Journeyman position.

Required Licenses/Certificates

Newly hired Telecommunications Technicians must possess and maintain a current FCC General Class Radiotelephone license or equivalent certificate or acquire one within one year of hire.

Knowledge Of

State and Federal safety rules and regulations. Advanced electronic and telecommunications theory; AC and DC electrical theory; electrical and electronic components such as microprocessors, transistors, relays, transformers, optical isolators, linear and non-linear devices, synchronous and non-synchronous devices, etc. Telecommunications systems and equipment including telephone, leased circuits, microwave radio, wireless mesh networks, fiber optics, multiplex, two-way radio, SCADA, telemetry, power-line carrier, personal computers, cabling/wiring systems including copper, fiber optics, coax, etc., and local/wide area networks. Telecommunications standard industry practices for construction, operation, performance monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting. Standard SMUD Procedures and department procedures. Design Change Notice (DCN) or equivalent drawing and configuration control processes. FCC rules and regulations. National Electric Code, National Electric Safety Code and Natural gas Safety. Locations of SMUD facilities and equipment.

Skills

Work safely and effectively. Construct, configure, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain telecommunications equipment. Proficiency is initially required in at least one of the four listed areas at the time of hire. The four areas are: two-way radio systems (conventional analog/digital radio, 900 MHz simulcast trunked radio and paging); wide-band communication systems (analog, spread spectrum and digital microwave, T1/T3, fiber optic, LAN/DAC systems); control and monitoring systems (including SCADA, telemetry, AM/SSB power line carrier, security, load management, and related PCs); and telephone systems and equipment (CBX, KEY systems, voice mail, traditional circuits, fax and cellular). Ability to perform basic maintenance to restore equipment to service in all four areas is strongly desired and will be developed through training. Construct, operate, monitor and maintain miscellaneous support systems and equipment including back-up generation, solar power, DC power, GPS/timing, UPS, chart recorders, and protection systems. Operate specialized telecom test equipment such as transmission line test sets, spectrum analyzers, optical time domain reflectometers, and related instruments.

Desirable Qualifications