Field Technician

Field Technician needed for a contract to hire opportunity with SOC's client to work remotely in Auburn, WA!Contract Length: 6+ Month Contract To HireJob Description: Our client is seeking a Field Technician to support multiple programs/systems and who can perform installation and maintenance on a variety of Networking and Telecommunication equipment at customer locations. Position is based in the immediate Auburn area. Working from your home until you get a dispatch ticket, occasionally reporting to a facility located in Auburn WA.Responsibilities: Provide technical support for each specific program/system (FTI, MS, ADSB, DCNS, WMSS and others) our client supports for the FAA.Install, repair, configure, test and complete preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment at the customers remote locations.Able to work remotely in a scheduled and on-call capacity to various customer locations within your assigned area. Occasionally travel to remote sites outside your assigned area may be needed from time to time to assist with the FAA customer needs and/or request.Able to read/understand/follow equipment drawings and task orders.Possess good admin skills (taking notes and documenting what transpired while working at the customer location).Work directly with the NOCC, the SAC, and the Helpdesk over the phone on resolving issues in the field.Maintain tools, test equipment, parts/electronics, truck stock inventory and personal or company vehicle.Be proactive and prepared for assigned tasks prior to dispatching.Able to work outside regularly scheduled hours (on-call) when/if needed to meet customer's needs.Lift items up to 32 lbs. and use ladders and step stools to reach heights of approximately 10ft.Work with your supervisor to ensure all client policies/procedures and program specific policies/procedures are followed.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 0 years prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years' experience including supervisory experience, in lieu of degree, 6 years working experience specific to the telecom field.5+ years of experience working with fiber, Carrier Ethernet, Multiplexes, DACS, Routers/Switches, Network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET Network Technology, ATM, Private Line, Voice, and Data applications.Experience with cable connectors and replacement including RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, RS-449, BNC and 50 pin Amphenol.Working knowledge of power testing (AC and DC). Familiar with configuration and operation of the 24VDC & 48 VDC power supplies (rectifier's & fuse panels), backup power supplies (UPS's) and site grounding (single & multiple point).Experience with logging into network equipment and circuit testing using a verity of different test equipment/laptop.Bell Core Standards (Analog 4wire & 2 wire testing)(Digital DSX1/T1 testing)(Digital DSX3/T3 testing)(Digital Serial RS232/RS530 testing)(Carrier Ethernet RFC testing)(IP interface testing)Knowledge and usage of multiple test equipment: Viavi 5800, JDSU HST3000, DataScout, Ameritech AM5XT, Digital Oscilloscope, Halcyon 704A, Anritsu Spectrum Analyzer and other T1/DS3 Test sets.Experience with performing Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance on back-up generators.Experience with Microsoft and the components of the MS Office Suite.Employment Prerequisites:The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Created: 2025-01-15