Central Office Equipment Technician jobs in Utica, NY

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you’ll be doing...
You’ll ensure our network is always ready through monitoring and maintenance of our switching infrastructure.
Using your technical expertise and hands-on skills, you’ll make sure our world-class technology is always
prepared!

When you join Verizon...
You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses
and things connect with each other. Beyond powering America’s fastest and most reliable network, we’re
leading the way in cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things and video entertainment. Of course, we will
offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your
own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Verizon.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Performing the daily operation, maintenance and troubleshooting required on all DC power plants used to provide power to various telecommunications and video equipment, including rectifiers, batteries, microprocessor controllers, power distribution boards, inverters, converters, ring/tone plants, UPS, and associated power alary telemetry systems.
• Performing preventive maintenance and troubleshoot all standby generators (diesel/turbine) and electrical AC switchgear to provide essential AC power for DC power plants and environmental equipment to support 24x7 Central Office operations.
• Loading and completing power preventive maintenance routines and trouble tickets.
• Monitoring and interfacing with power equipment vendors during all phases of power equipment installation, additional and removals to the Verizon network.
• Transport portable standby AC generators to various Central Office locations.
• Climbing ladders (and poles in some locations), working aloft, working in manholes, trenches,
• buildings, tunnels, etc., perceiving differences in wire and cable colors, and moving/lifting 60 lbs. or more.
• Working evenings, weekends, holidays and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business or as a result of emergency conditions.

What we’re looking for...
You know telecommunications technology and are anxious to put your knowledge and skills to work on
America’s fastest and most reliable network. You like to be busy and well-organized to stay on top of things.
You know that the whole team needs to work together to win—and you take pride in a job well done.

You’ll need to have:

• Valid state driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Valid CDL Class “B.”
• Satisfactory work experience in a craft job involving the repair and maintenance of switching equipment.
• Satisfactory work experience in a skilled or semi-skilled craft job or satisfactory work experience, training and/or schooling in the electrical or electronics field.

Even better if you have:

• A related Associate Degree or 2 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience as an ASE Diesel Certified Mechanic.
• An Electrician’s License.
• Power Certification.
• NFPA 110/111.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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