Telecom Technician II

Job Posting End Date

05-16-2025

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

Job Summary

Apprentice Telecommunication Electrician II is a 2nd-level position to gain practical work experience in the Telecommunication Field. Apprentice will assist with, under direct to limited supervision of a Telecommunication Electrician C-A, basic installation, maintenance, testing and repair of various IT equipment and systems. The apprentice must complete a minimum of 12 months of on-the-job training and a minimum of 12 credit hours of technical training. The duration to complete these requirements is 12-18* months.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

The Technician Apprentice II must achieve a working knowledge and demonstrate entry to basic level technical support skills in at least one of the following technology examples, as assigned by leader:

Education Requirement

Associate degree, or equivalent 2-year technical degree, in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or related technology field; or military training/experience in related technology field; or High school diploma with a minimum 1 year of related work experience or industry knowledge.

Must demonstrate knowledge of entry to 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.

For internal candidates (AEP Employees) Only: Must have a minimum of 1 year of satisfactory work experience, equivalent to, or as a Telecom Technician Apprentice III. Must have successfully completed all required training for the previous job level; and demonstrated/successfully tested the knowledge, skills, and capabilities required of an experienced Telecom Technician Apprentice III.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Physical demand level is Heavy, and may include lifting, carrying, and installing/removing heavy items up to 60 lbs. such as electronic and optical equipment, racks, test equipment, tools, cables and terminals, and other items required to support projects and operational activities at all job locations.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

N004-986

Compensation Range:

$34.69-34.69 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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