Telecommunications Instructor/Network Field Technician

Vectrus (V2X)•Charles Town, WV

43d

About The Position

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. V2X Professional Services has a great opportunity for experienced telecom technicians, Fiber Network Field Techs or Premise Technicians to move from the field and share your knowledge with the next generation in the classroom environment.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in fiber optics installation, splicing, and testing.
Proficiency in using fiber optics, basic copper tools and test equipment (e.g., OTDR, Fiber Optic Power Meter, VFL, OLTS, JDSU, VIAVI, Sidekick).
Proficiency in the installation and repair processes for both Fiber Optic and Copper internet subscribers.
Ability to safely Pole Climb up to 18ft
Ability to utilize 24ft - 28ft Extension Ladders
Strong communication, instructional, and organizational skills.
Ability to work with diverse student populations and adapt to various learning styles.
Familiar with common safety and compliance training courses such as personal fall protection, confined spaces, use of sharp tools, hand, and eye safety, etc.
Intermediate computer skills, including the use of the internet, Microsoft Office products and email
Associates degree in a technical field or related degree or five years relevant work experience in the field as a technician may be considered in lieu of degree
This position requires a U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

Nice To Haves

Ability to safely Pole Climb up to 18ft using gaffs.
Ability to utilize 24ft - 28ft Extension Ladders
Experience working within a team environment on multiple projects
Ability to visualize and verbalize technical concepts in understandable terms and be instructionally savvy to deliver clear and effective instructional content

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver instruction of assigned curriculum using a variety of teaching methods (Virtual, Instructor - Led).
Provide classroom and hands-on lab instruction in Fiber Optic theory, cable preparation, splicing, termination, and testing.
Provide classroom and hands-on lab instruction in Basic Copper theory, cable preparation, splicing, termination, and testing.
Provide classroom and hands-on lab instruction in Pole Climbing and Ladder Safety with a fall-arrest system (example: Cynch-Lok, Buck Squeeze, Super Squeeze).
Ensure safety protocols are followed during all instructional activities
Establish and maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners including co-workers, employers, and professional organizations
Collaborate with program coordinators and advisory committees to align training with workforce needs
Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, assessments, and progress reports
Must know, or when necessary, acquaint themselves with the curriculum, rules, regulations, and standards for the safe operation of specific training topic being delivered
Maintain classroom and training center facilities, equipment and learning materials.
Supports course development by providing subject matter expertise for assigned products