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Ricardo Lozano

Ontario,CA

Summary

Competent Telecommunications Technician with 19 years of experience installing voice, data, and other systems. Expert at equipment configuration and troubleshooting. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Splicing Technician

AT&T
04.2007 - 08.2023
  • Splice and repair all new and existing fiber optic and copper cable using blue prints, fuson splicer, Otdr, sidekickII, and other test tools
  • Operate aerial lift trucks
  • Remove and replace AT&T utility poles, such as pre framing poles, digging holes for pole mounting and attaching down guy-wire
  • Climb poles using climbers-gaffs and buck squeeze to work on AT&T utility lines
  • Always checking for high voltage using high voltage detectors and if necessary using electrical insulating gloves and rubber insulating blankets
  • Work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions
  • Performed work safely and in compliance with building codes, OSHA requirements, and company guidelines
  • Perform road blocks, work in manholes, use gas meter detectors for protection and wear all PPE equipment
  • Communicated with customers to assess needs, understand equipment malfunctions, or offer technical support
  • Compiled correct parts, equipment, and documentation for all service calls
  • Maintained company vehicles and equipment according to established policies
  • Maintained thorough records of facilities served, equipment installed, and repairs completed
  • Worked in wide range of environments to install and maintain equipment, including at top of power line poles and in confined spaces i.e. In manholes using proper ventilation with gas meters.
  • Test, repair and install equipment to verify functionality and work quality.
  • Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
  • Identified and reported equipment malfunctions, defective parts and materials to appropriate supervisor.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Located and repaired line faults to maintain existing network without causing signal failure interruptions.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
  • Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.

Data Communications Technician

Spencer Technologies
06.2004 - 03.2007
  • Installing and repairing data communications lines and equipment, staging, configuring and supporting a wide selection of retail and network equipment including point of sale servers, cash registers, wireless access points, amps, camera’s, routers and switches.
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
  • Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
  • Performed preventive maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP, and CTI applications.
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Education

Certificate In Telecommunications Technology -

Applied Professional Training
Carlsbad, CA

FCC Communications License - FCC License

Federal Communications Commission
Washington, DC

High School Diploma -

James A. Garfield Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA
2002

Skills

  • FCC Commercial Operator License
  • Responsible, honest, reliable, diligent and team player
  • Heavy Duty Equipment Maintenance
  • Multitasking Problem-solving
  • Excel in Manual Labor, Trench digging and digging around service lines
  • Prepare sites and materials needed for work day
  • Always wear company PPE
  • Enjoy working out doors
  • Highly Experienced in using heavy duty equipment and construction tools
  • Configuring Equipment
  • Attention to Detail
  • CDL Permit

Timeline

Maintenance Splicing Technician

AT&T
04.2007 - 08.2023

Data Communications Technician

Spencer Technologies
06.2004 - 03.2007

Certificate In Telecommunications Technology -

Applied Professional Training

FCC Communications License - FCC License

Federal Communications Commission

High School Diploma -

James A. Garfield Senior High School
Ricardo Lozano