Field Technician -Nashua - Public Trust Needed

Field Technician needed for a remote, contract to hire opportunity with SOC's client to work in Nashua, NH.

*Candidates must have an active Public Trust clearance to be considered for this role.

Job Description:
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Field Technician to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role will be responsible for onsite support at the Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZBW/ARTCC). This position will also support remote locations around the New England area.

Responsibilities:

• This is a support level position requiring a 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, down time, changes and updates.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma
• 5+ years of experience working with fiber, Carrier Ethernet, Multiplexes, DACS, Routers/Switches, Network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET Network Technology, ATM, Private Line, Voice, and Data applications.
• Experience with cable connectors and replacement including RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, RS-449, BNC and 50 pin Amphenol.
• Working knowledge of power testing (AC and DC). Familiar with configuration and operation of the 24VDC & 48 VDC power supplies (rectifier's & fuse panels), backup power supplies (UPS's) and site grounding (single & multiple point).
• Experience with logging into network equipment and circuit testing using a verity of different test equipment/laptop.
• Bell Core Standards (Analog 4wire & 2 wire testing)
• (Digital DSX1/T1 testing)
• (Digital DSX3/T3 testing)
• (Digital Serial RS232/RS530 testing)
• (Carrier Ethernet RFC testing)
• (IP interface testing)
• Knowledge and usage of multiple test equipment: Viavi 5800, JDSU HST3000, DataScout, Ameritech AM5XT, Digital Oscilloscope, Halcyon 704A, Anritsu Spectrum Analyzer and other T1/DS3 Test sets.
• Experience with performing Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance on back-up generators.
• Experience with Microsoft and the components of the MS Office Suite.
• Ability to get a Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Skills:

• Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, A+
• Ability to work from home, in an "on-call" status.
• Capable of lifting 70 pounds
• Must be willing to travel (up to 100% of the time) to remote sites within a 3hour drive circle of base location. Technicians may be asked to travel outside of their assigned region, as needed.
• Posses and maintain a valid Driver's License, and satisfactory driving record, as conditions of initial (and continued employment)
• Capable of utilizing ladders, and step stools, to reach heights of approx. 10 feet
• Willingness and/or ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs and to respond to after-hours emergency calls as required.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and d rug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.