Telecommunications Engineering Technician jobs in Kansas City, KS
Telecommunications Engineering Technician assists telecommunication engineers in the design and analysis of telecommunication networks. Creates plans and drawings detailing the layout of routers, circuits, cables, switches, or other telecommunications equipment. Being a Telecommunications Engineering Technician ensures network connectivity for end-users. May evaluate existing networks and recommend design changes to improve performance. Additionally, Telecommunications Engineering Technician requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Telecommunications Engineering Technician may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Telecommunications Equipment Installer III
- KGP Telecommunications, LLC
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Kansas, KS
FULL_TIME
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Company Overview:KGP Services, a Circet company, is a leading provider of communications network services and is a trusted partner to customers who build, own, and operate high-speed fiber, wireless, and cloud networks across North America. Our experienced team of over 2,000 professionals combines complete end-to-end capabilities with a customer-first culture to provide custom and turn-key solutions, spanning design, engineering, installation, integration, and maintenance for all technologies across Wireline and Wireless.Job Summary and Responsibilities:
Our customers include communications service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, utilities/electric co-ops, municipalities, and others.SUMMARY
The Telecommunications Equipment Installer III (Lead) is responsible for the installation and maintenance of telecommunication equipment for a variety of carriers. This includes fiber, transport equipment and all critical infrastructures within a central office. This lead role will provide high-quality service in customer technical spaces including data centers, mobile telephone switch centers, central office wire centers, and designated enterprise spaces.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Overtime and Saturday may be required based on business need. Other duties may be assigned:
Physically place, remove, or modify working and non-working equipment including the following:- Cable trays and/or racking
- Data equipment cabinets and frames, data servers, switches, routers, repeaters, bridges, gateways, multiplexers, transceivers, firewalls
- BDFBs and fuse panels
- Identify, label, measure, terminate and physically route the cables that supply AC and/or DC power or transmit data in various technical spaces
- Conduct testing and document performance characteristics of hardware and software; determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system.
- Perform test and turn-up along as well as other integration activities.
- Resolve equipment and technical issues as they arise
- Read, analyze, and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs)
- Perform quality validation on in-process and completed work.
- Complete operations paperwork (e.g., expense reports, timesheets, job documentation, etc.) including daily job status reports as requested.
- May oversee the work of less experienced installers; assume responsibility for the successful completion of installation projects.
- Act as a customer contact; interface with customers and local supervisors regarding project status
- Interact with all members of the organization including Installation, Engineering, Project Management
- Perform other duties as requested.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES- Adhere to, promote, and accept responsibility for compliance to Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Industry Consensus Standards, and KGP Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual.
- Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE- High school diploma or equivalent required, technical or college degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years of central office equipment installation experience required
- Clear understanding of AT&T, Telcordia, and/or Verizon Quality Standards
- Knowledge and experience with transport equipment including Ciena, Fujitsu, Cisco, Calix, Adtran, Nortel, Nokia, etc.
- Background in fiber optic cable and AC/DC power installation and testing practices
- Proficient use of Microsoft programs, IOS and/or Android applications
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation.
- Good mechanical aptitude including usage of basic power tools.
- Strong organization as well as verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
TRAVEL- Willing to travel.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and proof of insurance
- Must have reliable transportation and the ability to transport minor job-related tools and equipment to work locations.
LANGUAGE SKILLS- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
REASONING ABILITY- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift 5-50 lbs, and occasionally lift over 50 lbs. The ability and willingness to climb a ladder is also required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
KGPCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity - 24 Days Ago
Automation Technician
- Path Engineering
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Kansas, KS
FULL_TIME
- RoleAs an Automation Technician (also known as Automation Specialist, Industrial Automation Technician), you'll diagnose and repair issues with servo motors and other industrial automation equipment, ...
- 11 Days Ago
CAD Technician
- Garver Engineering
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Overland Park, KS
FULL_TIME
- CAD Technician Overland Park, Kansas Garver is seeking a CAD Technician to join our established Federal Services Team. This position will be responsible for performing a wide array of duties for civil...
- 26 Days Ago
Survey Technician/Crew Chief
- MKEC Engineering
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Overland Park, KS
FULL_TIME
- MKEC is looking for a Survey Technician/Crew Chief to join our team at our Overland Park location. Duties include assisting our licensed surveyors in the preparation of topographic, property boundary ...
- 19 Days Ago
CAD Designer/Technician – Development/Municipal
- MKEC Engineering
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Overland Park, KS
FULL_TIME
- MKEC is looking for a CAD Technician to join our team at our Overland Park location. This position will assist project engineers and designers with preparation of construction plans for land developme...
- 4 Days Ago
Engineering Technician
- Aversan
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Overland Park, KS
FULL_TIME
- Engineering Technician Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a reputable Engineering Company that provides expertise in Systems Integration and Software Testing for industries including Digital Health, Me...
- 1 Day Ago
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Plant IT Support Technician
- FORVIA
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Blue Springs, MO
- As a member of the Plant IT Team, the role of Plant IT Technician is to support the assigned facility in the daily opera...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Tower Technician 1
- TrueNet Communications
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Kansas City, MO
- TrueNet Communications is a national infrastructure engineering and specialty contractor serving the wireless, broadband...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Telecommunications Fiber Optic Characterization InstallationTechnician
- CBM of America
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Kansas City, MO
- Job Description Job Description Fiber Characterization Technician - Immediate Opportunity - Skills/Experience Needed: OT...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Field Service Technician 121539
- Anistar Technologies
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Kansas City, MO
- Job Title: Field Service Technician Location: Kansas City, MO Company Summary: Our client is a proven leader in the comm...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Plant IT Support Technician
- Forvia
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Blue Springs, MO
- As a member of the Plant IT Team, the role of Plant IT Technician is to support the assigned facility in the daily opera...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Cable/CCTV Technician 121006
- Careerbuilder-US
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Kansas City, MO
- Job Title: Travel Cable/CCTV Technician Location: Kansas City, MO Company Summary: Our client is a proven leader in the ...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Help Desk Support Technician
- Vector Talent Resources
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Overland Park, KS
- Location: Overland Park, KS Client: Telecommunications Firm Contract Duration : 6 months w/ possibility of conversion to...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Firefighter- EMT or Paramedic
- Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City
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Kansas City, KS
- All positions require that the applicant be a resident of Wyandotte county or willing to relocate within (12) months fro...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City, Kansas is abbreviated as "KCK" to differentiate it from Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". Wyandotte County also includes the independent cities of Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 145,786 residents. It is situated at Kaw Point, which is the junction of the Missouri an...
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Income Estimation for Telecommunications Engineering Technician jobs
$55,008 to $72,704
Kansas City, Kansas area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago
were up 1.7% from a year ago
What does a Telecommunications Engineering Technician do?
Telecommunications Engineering Technician in Wilmington, NC
Installs, repairs, and maintains telecommunications cable, equipment, and systems.
January 11, 2020
Telecommunications Engineering Technician in Clarksville, TN
Implement internal policies related to the development, internal and external usage of technological systems, such as software systems, network systems and telecommunications systems, in order to achieve a set of goals and targets regarding the efficient operations and growth of an organisation.
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Telecommunications Engineering Technician in San Antonio, TX
DMI is currently seeking to hire an Telecommunications Engineering Tech for a Federal Government customer in Virginia.
January 29, 2020