Telephone Systems OSP Technician

Seeking a Telephone Systems OSP Technician on the Kirtland Air Force Base C4 Contract in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Outside Plant Technician is responsible to install and maintain voice and data infrastructure throughout the installation. Job duties include installation, termination, testing, and activation of LAN cabling and telecommunication end devices, to include VoIP devices; locating of cables for dig permits; interior and exterior cable repairs; occasional copper and fiber cable splicing; cable testing; and installation of other low voltage cables or low speed circuits. Prospective candidate will be familiar with current copper and fiber installation and testing standards and perform installations according to current base, industry, and safety standards, and legal requirements. Work will be performed based on customer submitted work orders, dig permit requests, or emergency outage reports. Work requires coordination with customers, permitting office, and other work centers. All work is to be properly documented, labeled, and recorded to include entry into electronic records systems as required.

• Knowledge in telecommunications systems and practices to include voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems.
• Familiarity with copper and fiber cable installation, repair, and cable locating.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the positions such as climbing ladders, standing, bending, and lifting for duration of the duty day. Must be capable of working in confined spaces.
• Coordinates with the customer on specific requirements, and where necessary and appropriate coordinates with other contractors.
• Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, meet with the customer tactfully and courteously and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Understanding of proper safety practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to work being performed in a telecommunication environment.
• Experience with the tools and test equipment required for the installation and maintenance of telephone and data network services.

• Applicant must possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, and possess the ability to direct the activities of other team members.
• Applicant must be diplomatic, multi-task capable, adaptive to a dynamic environment, dependable and reliable. 
• Previous experience with interior and/or exterior cable installation, maintenance, and testing. 
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license  and reliable transportation required.
• Telephone Journeyman License ES-7J – New Mexico Preferred.
• BICSI Installer 1 or 2 preferred.
• Requires a SECRET security clearance.