Telecommunications Technician

Company: Eliassen Group, LLC
Location: Covington
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

We're looking for Telecom Technicians!Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis only. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Formal Job Description:---This Contract Technician's primary responsibility is to assist with the Midwest Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Project roll-out. ---The contract position would receive on-site direction from a lead Duke tech, Engineer or I.C. to complete the required task, as outlined in a Construction Job Packet for each technology; DC Plant, LMR-Harris, Transport or Shelter replacement. Responsibilities:---Installation, testing and turn-up of Harris Radio system at various sites throughout the state. ---Duties include assisting with the delivery of Harris racks at tower sites; assist with physically moving and/or removal of existing cabinets/equipment. ---Ability to read and understand Project Installation Instructions. ---Understand system and component level impact.---Basic understanding and experience with RF Service monitor test equipment.---Experience with FCC licensing (Part 90 and Part 101).---Understanding of Mapping, Terrain Heights, Land Use, Land Cover data, and NAD27 vs NAD83.---Strong RF understanding including attenuation, antenna gain, microwave dish beam pattern, transmission lines, waveguide, connector types, Inter-Modulation Interference, and Outside Interference.---Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and steps in all types of facilities including Power plants, office buildings, and remote sites. ---DC power installation and testing of batteries, racks and DC equipment conversion. ---Experience with DC power systems including 24VDC, -48VDC, Power over Ethernet (POE), and 130VDC.---Basic understanding of 120/240V AC single phase and 120/208V AC 3-phase power systems.---Basic understanding of how to read Volt meter.---Telecom Transport work includes assisting with the delivery of circuits to the tower sites for the new Harris LMR system, testing and cabinet turn-up. ---Basic Networking background with IPv4 Physical Link, Data Link, and Routing. ---Basic understanding and experience with use of TBERT and ethernet testing.Requirements:---Contractor must possess a valid driver's license.---Contractor will provide own vehicle for travel to/from sites and will be reimbursed for mileage.---Contractor will provide PPE such as: Steel toed boots, gloves, hard hat, mask, hearing protection, FR clothing if needed.---Contractor will provide basic tools required to complete the work, such as screw drivers, drills, etc.---Duke will provide any required test equipment needed such as volt meters, service monitors, etc.---Contractor will be assigned other standard Telecom duties if LMR project resource needs allow.---Contractor must pass background checks and other special screening as required by Duke Energy.Hazardous Work Activities:---This position does require work activities in special areas where exposure to injury increases greatly. These specific work activities include the following: ---Working in heavy construction areas (Power Plant and Substation Construction Projects). ---Working on low-voltage AC powered equipment.---Working on high-voltage DC power equipment. ---Working in and around highly energized switchyards, distribution lines, transmission towers and transmission lines. ---Working outside with exposure to insects and bees. ---Use of power tools such as saws and drills.---Use of hand tools such as screw drivers, hammers, wire and cable strippers. ---Exposure to Radio Frequency signals.---Extensive driving in all weather conditions.

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