Field Technician - Global Data Systems

Position Summary

A Technician works with direct supervision and guidance from a Lead Technician. Duties include installing, testing and troubleshooting telecommunication connectivity systems. Individuals classified as Technicians are typically those that are new to the telecommunications installation field or have less skills and experience than a Lead Technician. Individuals in this classification typically hold no certifications but are willing and able to accept direction, guidance and critique from individuals in advanced classifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Help load and unload daily supplies and equipment on to and off of company vehicles.
• Possess the desire and ability to work with hand tools and perform a wide variety of “hands-on tasks” related to the installation of connectivity components.
• Knowledgeable on the proper use of basic hand tools.
• Ability to act in a professional and courteous manner on all matters involving the customer.
• Ability to properly install both copper and fiber optic cable under supervision.
• Ability to properly terminate copper cable (Cat5e, Cat6, etc.) under supervision.
• Ability to properly create and install labels under supervision.
• Ability to perform all component and system testing under supervision.
• Use proper care on all company assets to avoid breakage, misuse, theft, etc.
• Complete and submit basic paperwork (timecards, material forms, etc.) according to company policies and procedures.
• Attend classes and training sessions, as requested by GDS management, to obtain and maintain vendor certifications.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Break Fix Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions apply only to the employee who fall under the Break Fix department.

• Set up systems in remote locations on land and offshore
• Promote additional sales and strengthen customer relationships while on site

• Comply with all safety requirements and maintain up to date safety certifications as necessary to preform work in the oil and gas industry on and offshore
• Configure wireless and wired networks
• Must be available on-call twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, many times at very short notice, except for periods designated by the Operations Manager
• Disassembles equipment, inspects, and tests wiring to locate and repair problem
• Tests a variety of electronic equipment such as VSAT and CCTV equipment with electronic tools/meters
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to complete the tasks assigned in a timely manner and maintain a clean, neat, professional appearance, wearing the company uniform during all project related duties unless specifically directed otherwise by a superior.
• Must maintain a current and clear driver's license and be capable of driving a company truck as needed.  BICSI certifications are a plus.
• Will travel up to 50% of time for out of town work and may be required to stay overnight for extended periods of time based on project needs. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Works on a ladder for extended periods of time doing installations. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and peripheral vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise
level in the work environment is usually loud.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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Additional Benefits: Along with getting to work for a great team, GDS also offers the following benefits.

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• 401K
• Competitive Compensation
• Other Related Benefits

**All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.