Telecommunications Specialist

Middle Tennessee Electric•Murfreesboro, TN

16h

About The Position

MTE has a culture focused on exemplifying a group of ideal team players; individuals who are humble, hungry, and people smart. At MTE, we believe teammates who put the needs of others before oneself, seek innovative solutions to problems and challenges, and understand how our words and actions impact our teammates and our members, help MTE achieve our purpose of serving together to make life better for our members. Above all skills, aptitudes, and job experiences, being an ideal team player is the most vital attribute someone must bring to our organization. If you are an ideal team player and meet the qualifications outlined in the job description, we welcome your application! Job Summary: To design, implement, troubleshoot, repair, administer and maintain telecommunications systems to include RF systems, Fiber, Enterprise and OT networks, SCADA devices, telephony systems and related systems.

Requirements

Encompass the three virtues of the Ideal Team Player (Humble, Hungry & People Smart).
Must have at least a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, IT, MIS, or related field.
Must have at least one of industry-recognized credentials such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos), with Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred.
Must have a minimum of eight (8) years' experience in telecommunications, networking, RF, telephony, SCADA or related technologies.
Must have strong understanding of network technologies (TCP/IP, routing, switching).
Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Willingness to participate in on-the-job training.
Must be physically fit to get in and out of a bucket and operate a bucket truck.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to climb ladders exceeding 8 ft.
Must be able to use power tools safely and efficiently.
Must be able to install and repair electrical connections.

Nice To Haves

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Responsibilities

To design, implement, troubleshoot, repair, administer and maintain telecommunications systems to include RF systems, Fiber, Enterprise and OT networks, SCADA devices, telephony systems and related systems.