Telecommunications Mechanic II:
Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic II to support a newly awarded contract at Whiteman AFB providing highly reliable wired telecommunications and networked voice, video and data services. The Telecommunications Mechanic II shall perform Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and other services required to ensure the Base Telecommunications System (BTS) is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
ResponsibilitiesJob duties to include but are not limited to:
Repair and maintain ISP cable facilities including switches, servers, and associated cabling.Assure dependable and uninterrupted operation of telephone communications by proactively identifying problems.Identify problems by using electronic testing equipment.Troubleshoot circuit packs and associated hardware/softwareDaily operations of switching systems including administration of directory numbers, route patters, and trunks.Familiar with VOIP and associated end devices. Qualifications Minimum of three years OSP/ISP cable maintenance experience.Strong background in Telephony Outside Plant service to include maintenance and service of associated switches, servers, and peripheral components, copper and fiber optic cable installation, and maintenance.Avaya training and/or certification.CompTIA Security+ certification
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of timeMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodicallyworking on ladders, in confined spaces, and use of a respiratorSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
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