Field Technician C (Omaha, NE)

About the job

Job Title: Field Technician

Job Code: 44608

Job Location: Omaha, NE

Job Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

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 the Omaha, Nebraska area.

Essential Functions:

• This is a support level position requiring 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, downtime, 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 systems 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.

• Must be willing to 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.

• Capable of lifting 32 pounds

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

• Ability to obtain a US 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

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

• Ability to work from home, in an “on-call” status.

• Possess and maintains a valid Driver’s License, and satisfactory driving record, as conditions of initial (and continued employment

• Willingness and/or ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs and to respond to after-hours emergency calls

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to work in high stress and visibility environment.

• AA/AS degree plus 2-4 years of Telecommunications and/or 6-8 Network Engineering experience

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Nebraska is $23.55/hr- $43.75/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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