Deployment Technician

Akkodis is looking for a Deployment Technician for a contract position in Cheshire, CT.

Contract Duration: 6 - month contract with possible extension

Pay rate: $40.75/ hourly

Detailed Job description:

The Deployment Technician is part of a first-class team serving across our geographic territory. The team is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of our advanced methodologies and technology. The team is directly accountable for deploying and implementing innovations that will impact our organizations growth and expansion. Our Deployment Operations Techs are key players in affecting positive change and making scalable innovations reality.

As part of the Network Deployment team, you will serve in day-to-day field deployment activities. The teams focus is the production and execution on our projects. The role includes providing feedback to engineering and standards teams. The team will participate in the ongoing operation, monitoring, maintenance of the network, and, if required, removal of existing Crown Castle fiber networks. The team is made up of experts in this methodology and will assist in the training of others. Our projects have deliverables tracked through key performance indicators. It will be critical that activities are tracked, recorded, and reviewed for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction tools and equipment: (Example: Concrete Saws, Core Drills, Vacuums, Skid Steers, Forklifts, etc.)

• Conduct work in a safe manner, perform daily site and equipment safety checks.

• Set up, perform, and break down daily activities in line with engineering plans.

• Read and interpret engineering designs and understand construction drawings.

• Document onsite conditions and daily project activity as well as maintain electronic records of work completed on various assignments.

• Work through onsite issues, solutions-oriented mindset. Escalate problems as necessary.

• Placement and configuration of aerial and underground fiber cables, splice enclosures and fiber fusion splicing of loose tube and ribbon fiber cables

• Perform both hardware and software updates and/or changes to site equipment as necessary.

• First line acceptance of all new and modified networks using the Network Handoff Process.

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, assist in keeping tools clean and working order.

• Interface with customers and carriers in support of service delivery and assurance.

Education/Certifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Associate degree/some college preferred.

• A valid driver license is required.

• Military or technical school training in telecommunications, electronics, and AC/DC power systems preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Fiber engineering design, splicing and/or construction implementation experience.

• Familiarity with Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) fiber installation standards and practices.

• Working knowledge of ROW construction standards (aerial and underground).

• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards.

• Knowledge of wireless/telecommunications technologies and platforms.

• Operate in a fast-paced customer focused environment handling multiple priorities at a time, delivering quality service to diverse user groups and customers.

• Perform testing of RF and fiber test equipment, such as PIM analyzer, Antenna analyzer, RF power meter, Spectrum analyzer, Signal generator, OTDR, Fusion splicer, Optic power meter, DMM, PMD, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, BER Test Sets, Sniffers.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Can work independently for extended periods of time with minimal guidance as well as part of a team while managing time for maximum efficiency.

• A positive attitude and desire to deliver exceptional results for our customers.

• Desire for continual professional development.

• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Express and employ the highest ethical and business standards and always act with the greatest degree of professional integrity.

• Must be able to work in various climates/environments.

• Ability to safely drive and operate boom truck in the public right of way, personal commitment to safety.

• Ability to work closely with and provide guidance to vendors, both on-site and remotely.

• Excellent organizational/administrative skills with attention to detail.

• Computer support, power and troubleshooting experience.

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - preferred

Working Conditions: This role works in field with exposure to construction materials, noise, and wastes. Physical demands of lifting, stooping, standing for extended periods, getting in/out of misc. equipment, and climbing ladders in adverse weather and heat. Travel required up to 80% of the time to include overnight trips.

If you are interested in this Deployment Technician role then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Luke Fannin at luke.fannin@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $40.75 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.