Network Operations Technician

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

What you'll be doing...

Using your advanced technical knowledge, you'll be getting our customers connected to America's fastest and most reliable network! At Verizon, we do much more than sell technology. We deliver game changing solutions that enhance the agility, productivity and global reach of businesses. Ingenious solutions that connect people the world over. Pioneering solutions that transform the way communities live, work and play.

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.

Located in both field and operations support center locations, you'll be performing complex technical duties including performing remote installation and maintenance of customer and network telecommunications circuits and coordinating with various internal and external organizations to provide quality products and services to our Verizon Business customers.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Installing, monitoring, commissioning, testing and maintaining of telecommunications and associated electronic equipment and wiring in both technical facilities as well as on customer property.

• Performing highly complex technical duties and resolving difficult technical problems.

• Assembling, installing, testing and maintaining fiber optic and Ethernet transmission equipment.

• Maintaining new and existing circuits through troubleshooting and fault isolation techniques.

• Coordinating the testing and turn-up of services with all involved providers.

• Performing fiber locates, monitoring of construction activity, fiber splicing and termination.

• Climbing ladders, working aloft, perceiving differences in wire and cable colors, distinguishing audio tones, and moving/lifting items generally not exceeding 100 lbs.

• Working evenings, weekends, holidays and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business.

What we're looking for...
You know telecommunications technology and are anxious to put your knowledge and skills to work on Verizon's 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.

Even better if you have:

• Associate degree or certification in electronics and 7+ years of job related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous experience testing, turning up and installing telecommunications equipment.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

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