Field Technician C (Anchorage, AK)

About the job

Job Title: Field Technician C

Job Code: 45498

Job Location: Anchorage, Alaska and Surrounding Area

Job Schedule: 5/8

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is looking for a Field Technician for the Company’s Field Services organization supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  This role will be responsible for support mainly in Anchorage, AK or surrounding area.

Essential Functions:

• This is a support level position requiring a thorough knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications related systems and/or equipment, gained through formal education or from considerable and varied experience in working with the installation, service activation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunication systems and devices.

• Responsible for the installation, repair, configuration, test and preventative maintenance of network equipment, telecommunications equipment and/or computers.

• Proficient in Microsoft or UNIX operating systems, and the components of the MS Office Suite. Maintains records on repairs, down time, changes and updates.

• Good working knowledge of cable connectors and replacement, such as RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, RS-449

• Have an excellent working knowledge of fiber, working knowledge of Multiplexes, Network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET Network Technology, ATM, Private Line, Voice and Data applications

• Good working knowledge of power testing, AD and DC including 3 Phase AC. Familiar with configuration and operation of the 24VDC & 48 VDC power supplies.

• Experience with network and circuit testing with T1 Testing Specifications, DS3 Testing, Digital Testing (BERT), and Analog VG Testing within Bell Core Standards.

• Working knowledge and usage of various network test equipment:  JDSU HST, Ameritech AM5XT, Sage 935, Digital Oscilloscope, Halcyon 704A, Para-scope or other T1/DS3 Test sets.

• Perform basic software troubleshooting and diagnostics,

• Serve as the point of contact for unresolved problems from the Help Desk or NOC.

• Install hardware and software including operating system and office applications.

• Responsible for providing computer hardware, software and network technical support to end-users.

• Assists with setup and configuration of system hardware and software.

• Capable of lifting 70 pounds

• Travel (up to 100% of the time) to remote sites within a 4-hour drive circle of base location. Technicians may be asked to travel outside of their assigned region, as needed.

• Utilize ladders, and step stools, to reach heights of approx. 10 feet

• Ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs and to respond to after-hours emergency calls as required.

• Ability to obtain a FAA Public Trust Clearance

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and/or local US State REAL ID equivalent and a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, A+

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to work in high stress and visibility environment.

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