Central Office Technician

$32,136 - $106,730/Yr

Verizon Communications - Syracuse, NY

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Syracuse, NY

Telecommunications

About the position

The Central Office Technician at Verizon is responsible for maintaining and operating telecommunications equipment and services in central offices. This role involves hands-on work to ensure optimal service delivery to customers, utilizing telecommunications knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and repair systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining legacy and next generation local and toll switching technology, data network, and computer processing equipment.
• Performing system and equipment installations, acceptance testing, initialization, upgrades, and reconfigurations.
• Analyzing, troubleshooting, and modifying software programs for network device configuration and control.
• Analyzing turn-up, testing, trouble reporting, and repairing of circuits.
• Performing daily backups and routine monitoring of switches, computer systems, and data networks to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing power systems/equipment.
• Climbing ladders, working aloft, and moving/lifting items not exceeding 50 lbs. (100 lbs. for power responsibilities).
• Working evenings, weekends, holidays, and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business.

Requirements

• Valid state driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Related Associate Degree or 2 or more years of relevant work experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Adoption assistance