Assoc Technician-Systems

A career with Verizon Wireless is not like a career anywhere else. Our dynamic, innovative, high-growth environment, combined with a genuine desire to make success achievable at work and in life, translates into award-winning training and benefits, a strong commitment to diversity, and exceptional opportunities for professional growth for every member of the Verizon Wireless team. A respected industry leader, Verizon Wireless is home to the most reliable network, quality products and services, and customer service that is second to none. As we work to stay at the leading edge technologically, we remain committed to offering customers across the U.S. the most reliable service on the nation's best wireless voice and data network, and offering employees unlimited opportunities to excel. Job Description Assoc Technician-Systems p { font-size: 11px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 12px; } Responsibilities The Associate Technician - Systems is responsible for assisting in the basic installation, operation, and preventative maintenance of the regional data network. These networks include CDPD, ATM, OTN, CDMA Data, EWS, STP, Datakit, OMP administration, and desktop applications. At this entry-level position, the Associate Technician Systems will learn and apply new technical skills to support the interdepartmental objectives including: troubleshooting, upgrading, and administering multiple vendor systems; maintaining system applications; and ensuring quality customer service. Other responsibilities include: providing support to a varied-user community; updating daily logs with site-specific information; and composing clear and concise reports for system documentation.Troubleshoots, upgrades, and administers multiple vendor systems.Assists in the installation, operation, and performance of basic and preventative maintenance of the regional data network.Maintains system applications.Updates daily logs with site-specific information.Composes clear and concise reports for system documentation. p { font-size: 11px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 12px; } Qualifications Minimum Associates degree, 2-year technical degree, relevant military experience, equivalent special electronics training, or equivalent work experience is required.Minimum 0-1 years experience plus electronics training in one or more of the following fields: telecommunications (cellular or landline) switching systems or experience in LAN/WAN operations and IP connectivity is preferred.Basic training and/or coursework in at least 2 of the following areas: data communications, digital communications, operating systems and applications, telecommunications, computer support, project management, and/or power.General understanding and/or working knowledge of power and data networking protocols including TCP/IP, OSI, Frame Relay, ATM, X.25, RIP, OSPF, BGP, ISDN, SS7, other LAN/WAN protocols is required.Strong programming and computer skills with emphasis on applications are required.Experience and knowledge of transmission facilities (OC48, T3, T1, and DSO) is required.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook is required.Ability to work extremely flexible hours and support "on-call" duties and shift work is required. We are an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v. It takes dedicated, hard-working people like you to provide the nation's best, most reliable wireless network. That's why we offer some of the best benefits around. And the best part is, the day you start is the day your medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation, training and tuition reimbursement benefits start.We also know how important work/life issues are in today's marketplace. And we reward you with competitive time off and employee assistance programs so you can manage work with the rest of your life. We are an equal opportunity employer. m/f/d/v Career Video http://www.view-career-video.com/videos/vzw/ Careers Site http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/aboutUs/careers/index.jsp Privacy Statement