Network Field Technician

Network Field Technician

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FT/PT: Full-time

Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular

Location: San Angelo, TX

City: Austin

State: Texas

Categories: Other, Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site

LCRA is hiring a Network Field Technician to join our team. As part of our Network Field team, you will be working with Routed Networks that traverse DWDM, Fiber Optic, and Microwave Radio transport systems. This role provides an opportunity to travel across Central Texas to various work sites with travel accommodations provided when necessary. You will be able to collaborate with a skilled team and provided valuable training through on-the-job experiences as well as formal training curriculum. If you are looking for a technically sophisticated and fulfilling work environment, then this is the career for you.

You will be trusted to:

• Install advanced Fiber optic networks

• Install advanced Microwave networks

• Install Cutting-edge Routed networks including protocols-MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and ISIS.

You qualify with:

• One or more years of experience in one or more of the following networking technologies: WAN - MPLS, LAN - Route/Switch, DWDM, RF/Microwave Radio, 700/900MHz Trunked Radio (LMR) and/or LTE technologies or other relevant experience. A bachelor's, associate degree in related field, or industry professional-level certification may be substituted for certain years of experience.

• Driver's License

You are a great fit with:

• Networking Certification in Cisco, Nokia, Juniper, or equivalent such as CCNA, NRS1, JNCIA is highly preferred.

• Degree(s) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other IT/Telecom related field.

• Ciena DWDM Optical certification (OC-A), Aviat Network Associate (ANA)

• Experience in Microwave RF, DWDM, Routing/Switching L1-L3, and LMR Land Mobile Radio/ trunked radio.

• Depending on experience, the ability to obtain an associate-level certification within the first 12 months of employment may be a consideration.

You gain:

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

• Life and disability insurance

• Wellness program including wellness incentive

• Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.