Telecommunications Mechanic II - Outside Plant (OSP)
Core
Maintain, modernize, and troubleshoot mission-critical voice and data telecommunications infrastructure, including outside plant cabling and switching equipment, for the Southeast Region Cyber Support Center.
Role type
Senior IC Telecommunications Mechanic (Outside Plant)
Builds
Reliable voice and data communications systems for DoD operational readiness
Domain
Defense / Telecommunications Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fiber optic/copper/coaxial cable installation and repair, Aerial/underground/direct-buried cable system maintenance, Telecommunications testing equipment operation, Reading technical drawings and schematics, BICSI standards compliance, OSHA safety practices, Troubleshooting service outages and equipment failures
Preferred skills
DoD/Federal Government telecommunications environment experience, Telephone switching system administration, Infrastructure documentation management, Telecommunications modernization project support
Technologies
Fiber optic, Copper, Coaxial, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and repair aerial, underground, and direct-buried communications cable systems; Diagnose and resolve telecommunications service outages and connectivity issues; Configure and activate telephone and voicemail services; Monitor system performance and conduct preventive maintenance; Support inspections of telecommunications infrastructure facilities; Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and infrastructure documentation.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC