CENTRAL OFFICE TECHNICIAN

Company: CenturyLink ( Learn More )

General Information
US-NE-Omaha
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Full-Time
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Job Description

Central Office Technician Location: Omaha, NEClassification: Regular Full Time

  • Responsible for the provisioning and maintenance of Central Office including, but not limited to subscriber loop carrier systems, DSL, POTS, digital and optical muxes.
  • Responsible for keeping the diesel backup generators in optimum condition.
  • Installs, performs routine maintenance, analyzes defects, tests, adjusts, repairs and maintains complex equipment such as switching systems, circuit equipment, network terminal equipment, and data/digital equipment by using electrical and or electronic measuring devices.
  • Updates work and maintenance logs through WFA, Word.docs and FOMS databases.
  • Plans jobs and determines materials and resources needed to complete tasks.
  • Reviews and interprets work orders, wiring lists, wiring diagrams, and equipment drawings and follows standard practices in the performance of job duties.
  • Utilizes knowledge of general input and analysis of ESS translations.
  • Runs diagnostic test programs, analyzes defects and/or tests various types of telephone switching equipment (5ESS, DMS 10, DMS 100, Ericcson, Electronic Data Switching, etc), uses various types of testing devices, e.g. volt-ohm meters, spectrum analyzer, digital communications, data analyzers, etc.
  • Works varying shifts and hours including possible mandatory overtime, and/or callouts, weekends and holidays.
  • Keeps work team and managers informed of status on work tasks, projects, and problems or obstacles.
  • Job Requirements