Field Technician I

Job#: 2083081

Job Description:

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Position: Field Technician I

Location: Pleasant Hill, IA

Onsite Requirement: Onsite/Driving

6.5 Month Initial Contract, potential to extend

Pay Rate: $22.08/Hour

Summary:

• Under regular supervision, performs basic tasks and projects with lesser complexity.
• Relies on established guidelines and/or detailed direction for installation, decommissioning and troubleshooting problems of network equipment and circuits.
• Responsible for preventative and demand maintenance of the network, critical infrastructure, materials management, and becomes familiar with the companys systems and applications.
• In some instances, may be responsible for the outside plant network in a given geographic boundary, including metro and long haul fibers.

External Essential Duties:

• Responsible for asset management processes deliveries and replenishes consumables.
• Coordinates shipping and receiving of materials.
• Maintains tools, test sets, and electronic equipment including, but not limited to: fiber optic transmission equipment, lightwave multiplexing equipment, AC and DC power equipment.
• Assists in installs, provisions, tests, and maintains DS0 thru 400G services.
• May install and test transmission/switching equipment.
• Troubleshoots network equipment, removes and replaces defective modules, tracks spares and ensures repair.
• Monitors/ locates route and assists in executing restoration in the event of a service interruption, proactively responds to potential problem areas in order to ensure integrity of the network.
• Responsible for learning all of the systems and applications required to perform the job function adequately.
• Updates installation records, enters appropriate detailed log information on trouble tickets for reference, and provides reports to others on status updates and issues related to assignments.
• Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance and inspections on equipment and on the critical infrastructure including, but not limited to: HVAC systems, high-voltage electrical systems, DC Power Plants.

Basic Qualifications: Minimum skills required to perform in this role.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or 1 year of relevant job experience.
• Relevant job experience is described as: Job experience in similar industry. Job experience with similar essential duties. Physical Requirements: Sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; lift 50 lbs. Valid drivers license required; works in all weather conditions.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience Education and Experience:

• 2 yrs. - Education Level: High School/GED.
• Field Of Study: Electronics or Telecommunications.
• A combination of education and experience is acceptable: Yes, Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize with good time management skills.
• Knowledge, Skills or Abilities 0-2 years network monitoring, installation, or maintenance/repair.
• Entry-level technician with experience and/or knowledge of at least one of the four major technician disciplines.
• Those technical disciplines are: Transmission (DS1/DS3/SONET/Up to 400G), Switching (circuit-switching/SS7), TCP/IP (routers/higher-layer protocols), and Outside Plant (Fiber locating, OTDR, Mass Fusion Splicing, etc.).
• Have knowledge of locating fiber optic cable, right-of-way, and As-Builts.
• Must maintain site security and cleanliness.
• Must have PC skills and be well versed in Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
• Must possess the ability to quickly learn corporate databases.
• On-call 24x7 on a rotational basis, on stand-by, call out, dispatch, and overtime are required as dictated by the business.
• External Disclaimer Work Environment- Government Security Required: No, Ability to travel regionally and/or nationally as required. 1-2 Years of Experience

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.