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Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) · 11 hours ago

Telecom System Tech (5738)

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$39.58/hr - $43.98/hr

2+ years exp

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, providing reliable transportation services. They are seeking a Telecom System Tech to install, maintain, and repair telecommunication systems and related equipment, ensuring efficient communication across their network.

Public TransportationTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Installs, maintains, diagnosis problems, repairs and replaces all telecommunication systems equipment including voice, data, teletype, multi-line, and key systems; PBXs, station equipment, telephone related parts and accessories, distribution frames and boxes, public address systems, inter-communication systems and circuits, audio visual systems, AVPA systems/VMS, video surveillance system/VMS, DC power plants, standby battery systems, UPSs, emergency call box systems, computers and computer workstations and servers, computer Ethernet networks, internetworking, Wi-Fi, SCADA systems, voice mail systems, audio loggers, VOIP systems, ECD/ACD/IVR systems, hybrid SIP dispatcher/control consoles, serial communication networks, SONET fiber optic digital transport systems/OTN, point to point fiber optic links, wave division systems, corporate communication media platforms, facilities management, SSDL, VTAG, RTVL, DOSS. Works with testing devices including frequency and data signal generators, oscilloscopes, transmission measuring devices, and volt-ohm meters

Makes connections, splices, terminates communication cables and wiring including paper, rubber, cotton, insulated leaded and fiber optics cables above and/or below ground

Installs and repairs overhead messengers, conduit and telecommunication cable inclusive of copper, fiber, and coax; maintains cable, terminals and accessories, telecom wires, taps and fuse blocks

Completes appropriate paperwork as required, i.e., work log

Performs rigging and scaffold work; climbs poles; manufactures brackets, hangers, temporary jumpers and parts

Staffs help/service desk; manages trouble tickets database; supports field staff; interfaces with service providers such as Verizon, Comcast, etc.; staffs SEPTA Headquarters; moves, adds, changes wire management, Real Estate reconfigurations, Facilities management, and Call Center support

Acts as Sysadmin for Centrex, video, OTN, ECB’s, ACD’s, etc

Provides engineering oversight including drawing revisions, project specification evaluations, and end-of-life evaluations/recommendations

Provides interdepartmental support services such as IT-installation and cabling, B&B-SCADA, New Payment Technology – FVD copper and fiber optic cable, Signals – CTC RS-400 and CommNet FOC, Legal/Video Evidence-video OCC, and Power – SCADA

May direct employees of a lower classification

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Telecommunication systemsDC power distributionInstallationMaintenanceElectronics principlesCircuit diagramsTechnical school degreeTrouble ticket managementInterdepartmental supportHelp/service desk

Required

Graduate of technical school with a degree in electronics or telephony; or two years experience in electronics or telephony

Must satisfactorily Telecommunications System Technician test

Must have a working knowledge of DC power distribution and be experienced in the installation, maintenance, and repair of telephone equipment and communications/power cables

Must understand electronic principles

Must have the ability to work from circuit diagrams and blueprints

Must possess valid Pennsylvania Class I driver's license or equivalent

Requirements for handling material and equipment; SEPTA's power and cable system; departmental policies, procedures, and work methods; and SEPTA locations

Must become familiar with SEPTA general rules and regulations

Benefits

Medical – “Minimal annual premium contribution”

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Pension Plan / Retirement Savings

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Voluntary Governmental 457B Deferred Comp Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

SEPTA Transportation Pass – FREE travel on all SEPTA modes of transportation

SEPTA employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Company

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

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Founded in 1963

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.septa.org

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