Telecommunication Technician Level 4 - Irving, TX

Alamon Inc•Irving, TX

About The Position

Alamon, Inc., an employee-owned company providing installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries, is hiring a Level 4 Telecommunication Technician for its Network Services department. The role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting telecommunications equipment in Central Offices, MSOs, and data centers, including equipment from Adtran, Cisco, Ciena, Infinera, Fujitsu, Calix, Nokia, Galaxy, Vertiv, and Eltek, as well as wet/VRLA battery replacements. Extensive Lumen experience and a safety-oriented, self-starting approach are required. The position involves extensive travel to customer sites nationwide, with lodging and transportation provided while traveling for the Company. Technicians provide central office installation services in accordance with applicable customer and industry standards, document work, interpret plans and work orders, install supporting structures and cabling, and work with DC power systems. The role may involve indoor or outdoor work in varied environments and weather conditions, as well as nights and weekends when project demands require them. The position is physically demanding and includes lifting, traversing job sites, working at heights, and handling equipment.

Requirements

Extensive Lumen experience.
Must pass pre-employment screening, including a background check, drug test, and motor vehicle records pull.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in physically demanding environments and all-weather conditions, lift or move up to 50 pounds, and hike over varied terrain.
Current, valid driver's license and a clean driving record, with no DUI / DWIs within the past five years.
Willingness to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required; the position requires extensive travel.
Availability to work nights and weekends as project demands require.
Knowledge of Central Office / MSO / Data Center standards.
Working knowledge of installing ironwork, earthquake bracing, cable racking, and fiber ducting.
DC Power (-48VDC) knowledge and ability to install and perform hot cuts as needed.
Extensive understanding of hand tools and test equipment, and ability to use a computer to interface with customer products.
Ability to plan and coordinate high-risk activity, including identifying equipment, cards, fiber cables, and circuit IDs.
Ability to map out and run new fibers for integration, fiber rolls, and hot cuts.
Effective written and verbal communication, strong listening skills, excellent time management, and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Email, Excel, Word, and OneDrive.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and use practical judgment.
Ability to distinguish colors, shades, and brightness when working with multi-colored copper and fiber-optic cabling.
Physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina to complete jobs; ability to travel in a vehicle for extended periods, traverse job sites, and work at heights and with ladders.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot telecommunication equipment and systems.
Provide central office installation services and adhere to applicable quality standards, including Telcordia GR-1275, Lumen 77350 / 77385, AT&T TP-76300 / TP-76400, and/or Verizon IP72202 ISS 5-1 Core Standards.
Write GMOP / DMOP and process associated paperwork within an EJP for each job.
Read and interpret floor plans, rack drawings, and customer-provided work orders.
Install relay racking, cable racking, fiber ducting, auxiliary framing, and other superstructure elements.
Install and sew copper and fiber cables using connector types such as RJ45, wire wrapping, BNC, and LC/SC.
Perform lacing, stitching, and sewing.
Install DC power rectification, batteries, fuse panels, and BDFB/BDCBB.
Work effectively with engineers, technicians, and customers.
Verify network and timing connectivity and continuity of fiber and cable connections.
Maintain accurate records and documentation of equipment, configurations, changes, and maintenance activities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.