Telecom Field Technician Level 3 - Springfield, IL

Alamon • Springfield, IL

282d • $28 - $32

About The Position

Alamon, Inc., a Montana-based employee-owned company since 1975, provides installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries nationwide. There is no ceiling when it comes to your professional growth at Alamon, an employee-owned company. Alamon, Inc. seeks a Telecom Field Technician 3 for its Network Services department. This position entails: testing telecommunications equipment, including routers, ROADMs, and DC power systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for NEAT/NAT testing and barcoding while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. Telecom Field Technician 3 must have extensive experience working in Central Offices, MSOs, and Data Centers. This position requires extensive travel. Compensation is based on experience.

Requirements

• Must pass the pre-employment screening process which includes a background check, drug test and motor vehicle records pull.
• Have the ability and mentality to work outdoors, in a physically demanding work environment and all-weather conditions, lifting or moving up to 50lbs., and hiking over various terrain.
• Possess a current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record with no DUI / DWIs within the past 5 years.
• Willing to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required.
• Be available to work nights and weekends as required by project demands.

Nice To Haves

• ROADM installation experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively to customer sites for equipment installation, barcoding, and testing.
• Ensure compliance with Telcordia GR-1275, Lumen 77350/77385, AT&T TP-76300/TP-76400, and Verizon IP72202 ISS 5-1 Core Standards.
• Read and interpret floor plans, rack drawings, MOPs, and other technical documentation.
• Perform onsite equipment barcoding using client-provided tools, including RTS software.
• Conduct NEAT (Network Element Acceptance Testing) and NAT (Network Address Translation) Testing.
• Configure and test telecommunications equipment using CLI & GUI interfaces.
• Perform optical testing for light levels, continuity, and insertion loss.
• Conduct daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and adhere to Alamon's strict safety policies.
• Provide training and mentorship for Level 1 and Level 2 technicians.
• Maintain effective communication with customers, supervisors, project managers, engineers, and technicians.
• Ensure timely submission of daily progress updates to the Project Manager/Supervisor.
• Adhere to scheduled site visits and complete assignments within deadlines.
• Perform additional job-related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance policy
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Vacation time
• Employer-paid health insurance for each full-time employee
• ESOP company= Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Lodging and transportation are provided while traveling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction