Telecommunications Technician

GStek is seeking qualified applicants for full-time Telecommunications Technician (Lineman) opening to provide support at our Redstone Arsenal, AL location., * 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. OSP:

• Repair and maintain OSP cable facilities including poles, underground services, and conduit.
• Test and monitor confined space air quality per OSHA regulations.
• Inspect, pump excess water, clean out debris, make minor repairs and maintain manholes.
• Maintain and repair/replace cable related defects.
• Lift and load equipment and material that may weigh more than 50 pounds.
• Assure dependable and uninterrupted operation of telephone communications by proactively identifying problems by using electronic testing equipment.
• Telecom cable locating and marking.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Lift and move items over 50 pounds.
• Vision: close, distance, color, and peripheral vision. Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Drive from work site to work site.

• U.S. Citizen
• Active/recent Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years OSP/ISP cable maintenance experience.
• Strong background in Telephony Inside Plant service to include maintenance and service of associated switches, servers, and peripheral components, copper and fiber optic cable installation, maintenance.
• Maintenance hole experience (OSHA confined space familiarization).
• Cable locating experience.
• Experience in fault locating.

Highly Desired:

• CompTIA Security+
• VOIP experience.
• IAT Level II certifications.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Health - Aflac
• Legal Assistance
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Military Duty, Jury Duty, Bereavement

Clearance: Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Hire dates are dependent upon the issuance of an interim or final government security clearance.

Background Check: Offers are contingent upon successful completion of professional reference checks, employment history verification, and background screening.

GStek, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. GStek encourages veterans, disabled veterans, and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified. EOE Veteran/Disabled