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