SMUD

Technician

• Construct and install new telecommunications systems and equipment
• Secure authorization before working on vital equipment and verify factory specifications
• Operate, monitor, investigate, test and assure proper performance of telecommunications systems and equipment
• Perform preventive and repair maintenance and thoroughly document work performed
• Properly handle hazardous materials such as lead solder, paint and cleaning fluids
• Provide technical support to users of telecommunications systems and equipment
• Inform superiors of work progress, schedule changes, project scope changes and issues affecting assigned tasks
• Recommend system refinements to improve reliability
• Evaluate existing and prospective telecommunications systems and test equipment for safety, reliability, operability and maintainability
• Learn to maintain detailed knowledge of SMUD telecommunications systems and subsystems
• Analyze system problems and take prompt remedial action with minimal service disturbance
• Drive SMUD vehicles while maintaining a good driving record
• Perform in-office system administration and extensive field work in mountainous terrain, substations, power lines and remote locations year-round
• Report to a Senior Telecommunications Technician or the Manager, Telecommunications Operations and Maintenance

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Telecommunications Technician – Advanced Apprentice

• Construct and install new telecommunications systems and equipment
• Operate, monitor, investigate, test, and assure proper performance of telecommunications systems and equipment
• Perform preventive and repair maintenance on telecommunications systems and equipment
• Handle hazardous materials such as lead solder, paint, and cleaning fluids
• Secure authorization before working on vital equipment and verify factory specifications
• Thoroughly document work performed
• Keep Senior Telecommunications Technicians and the Supervisor informed of work progress, schedule changes, project scope changes, and issues affecting assigned tasks
• Recommend system refinements to improve reliability
• Provide technical support to users of telecommunications systems and equipment
• Evaluate existing and prospective telecommunications systems and test equipment for safety, reliability, operability, and maintainability
• Train apprentices
• Work in office system administration and extensive field environments including mountainous terrain, substations, power lines, and remote locations
• Maintain telecommunications infrastructure supporting SMUD’s smart grid, physical security, electrical grid monitoring, and automation

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Telecommunications Technician – Advanced Apprentice

Telecommunications Technician I