Telecommunications Tech B - IBEW 1393

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Duties

Under indirect supervision, to assist in or handle or perform limited assignments requiring constructing, installing, testing, troubleshooting, adjusting, calibrating, repairing or maintaining the electronic, electrical and mechanical equipment used to provide communications for the Company; to make use of available test equipment in properly analyzing correct and incorrect equipment operation; to aid in the training and instructing of other employees; to investigate complaints of high levels of and survey existing levels of radio frequency interference and electromagnetic interference; and to perform other related work or other work that is assigned.

- As outlined above, to perform work assignments in connection with communications equipment which include, but are not limited to, mechanical controls; DC signal amplitude, polarity and switching controls; AC signal controls; power supplies; transmission links; oscillators; mixers; amplifiers; filters; detectors; multiplexers; multipliers; couplers; regulators; sensors; protectors; limiters; matchers; isolators; combiners; encoders; decoders; modulators; demodulators; relays; switchers; transmission lines; antennae; transducers; mechanical support and packaging; internal components and external peripheral equipment as found in microwave, voice radio, coded and control radio, carrier, data transmission, test equipment, telephone equipment and other equipment.

- Perform a variety of related work such as record keeping, logging, preparing routine and special reports, initiating parts and supply requests, preparing equipment for outside vendor repair or calibration, maintaining print files and maintaining manufacturers instruction and schematic files.

- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, working, orderly and safe condition. Check and maintain safety and first aid equipment and supplies. Observe for and correct or report unsafe conditions and practices. Attend scheduled safety meetings and participate in practices required by the Safety Section. Become familiar with and abide by rules in the Safety Manual and other special procedures prescribed by the Company.

- Maintain personal knowledge or FCC Rules and Regulations pertaining to Company communications and harmful interference regulations.

- Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and prepare for advancement by becoming familiar with communications equipment and systems, practices and engineering standards, and attending various related schools, seminars and training sessions.

- Become familiar with the operation of equipment that interfaces with the telecommunications system such as automated data, protective relay, telephone equipment and power system equipment.

- Become familiar with the operations procedures of the departments with which we interface such as the Power Department’s General Switching Instructions.

Qualifications

- Two-year degree in electronics or associated technical field OR three or more years’ experience in the installation/maintenance of telecommunication networks and equipment.

- Must be observant, analytical, accurate and reliable.

- Must have ability and knowledge to read and understand logic drawings, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and mechanical drawings.

- Must have knowledge of theory and operation of communications equipment.

- Must have ability to properly use tools and test equipment used to install, test, analyze, align, repair and calibrate communications equipment.

- Must have valid Indiana Motor Vehicle License and ability to obtain/maintain DOT Health Card. Supervisor: Telecommunications Maintenance Supervisor Principal Lines of Promotion: From: Telecommunications Technician “A "

Working Conditions

- Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

Job Spec. No. 93

December 2025

Travel Requirements 50+%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

IBEW Local 1393

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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