Telephone Systems Outside Plant (OSP) Technician

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the Kirtland Air Force Base C4 contract.

Salary: $34.91–$40.00 per hour.

Company

Work is performed for hirify.global on the Kirtland Air Force Base C4 contract.

What you will do

• Install and maintain voice and data infrastructure, LAN cabling, telecommunications end devices, VoIP devices, low-voltage cables, and low-speed circuits.
• Terminate, test, activate, repair, locate, and document copper and fiber cabling, including occasional splicing.
• Complete work orders, dig permit requests, and emergency outage reports according to base, industry, safety, and legal requirements.
• Coordinate with customers, the permitting office, other work centers, and contractors.
• Label and record work in electronic records systems.

Requirements

• SECRET security clearance required.
• Familiarity with current copper and fiber installation and testing standards.
• Previous experience with interior and/or exterior cable installation, maintenance, and testing.
• Knowledge of telecommunications systems and practices, including copper and fiber installation, repair, and cable locating.
• Customer service experience and the ability to communicate tactfully with customers and maintain effective working relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Understanding of safety practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to telecommunications work.
• Experience using tools and test equipment for telephone and data network installation and maintenance.
• Critical thinking, self-starting ability, multitasking, adaptability, dependability, reliability, and the ability to direct other team members.
• Ability to climb ladders, stand, bend, lift throughout the duty day, and work in confined spaces.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Nice to have

• New Mexico Telephone Journeyman License ES-7J.
• BICSI Installer 1 or 2 certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with no travel required.
• Work is performed in coordination with customers, coworkers, permitting personnel, and contractors.
• Work follows applicable base, industry, safety, and legal standards.