Telecom Apprentice III - I

Job Posting End Date

05-12-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

The job description listed below is for the entry-level role. Additional responsibilities will be required to work in the Apprentice II or Apprentice I levels.

The Telecom Technician Apprentice III is an entry-level apprentice position to gain practical work experience in the telecommunications field. Apprentice III will assist with entry to basic level installation, maintenance, repair or replacement, testing, and inspection of various Telecommunications equipment, systems, and infrastructure. This role will work to gain knowledge and understanding of various Telecommunications technologies, business processes, and business partner requirements; and will work to gain knowledge of emerging technologies. Apprentice III will perform these tasks under immediate supervision by a higher-level technician and will adhere to standard practices and procedures.

Job Description

The Technician Apprentice III must develop a working knowledge of entry to basic level technical support skills in at least one of the following technology examples, as assigned by leader:* Transmission and Distribution station data networks, SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition), distribution automation systems, smart grids, and telecom for other utility systems.

Minimum Requirements for the Apprentice III: Education:* Minimum High school diploma or GED.

Experience:* Must demonstrate ability to understand and aptitude to learn entry level technical support skills. This is an entry-level position.

License/Certifications:* Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Minimum Requirements for the Apprentice II: Education:* Associate degree, or equivalent 2-year technical degree, in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or related technology field;

Experience:* Must demonstrate knowledge of basic level technical support skills equivalent to a Telecom Technician Apprentice III and have a minimum of 1 year of technical work experience in addition to education requirement.

License/Certifications:* Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Minimum Requirements for the Apprentice I: Education:* Associate degree, or equivalent 2-year technical degree, in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or related technology field;

Experience:* Must demonstrate knowledge of basic level technical support skills equivalent to a Telecom Technician Apprentice II and have a minimum of 2 years of technical work experience in addition to education requirement.

License/Certifications:* Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Other Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:* Exhibit AEP competencies that are always expected of every employee. A positive attitude, respectful behavior, and genuine support for teammates and leaders are necessary.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

N004-985

Compensation Range:

$30.80-30.80 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

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