Central Office Technician

Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

What you’ll be doing…

Our people are our most valuable asset, but our equipment is pretty important too! You’ll use your telecommunications know-how to maintain Verizon’s services and equipment in our central offices. You’ll be hands-on in making sure we provide unparalleled service to our customers.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Operating and maintaining all types of legacy and next generation local and toll switching technology, data network, and computer processing equipment, along with associated peripherals.

• Performing/assisting with system and equipment installations, acceptance testing, initialization, upgrades and reconfigurations.

• Analyzing, troubleshooting and modifying software programs for network device configuration and control.

• Analyzing turn-up, testing, trouble reporting and repairing of circuits.

• Performing daily backups and routine monitoring of switches, computer systems and data networks to ensure optimal operation.

• Troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing power systems/equipment.

• Climbing ladders, working aloft, and moving/lifting items not exceeding 50 lbs. (100 lbs. for power responsibilities).

• Working evenings, weekends, holidays and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for…

You know telecommunications technology and are anxious to put your knowledge and skills to work on America’s fastest and most reliable network. You like to be busy and well-organized to stay on top of things. You know that the whole team needs to work together to win—and you take pride in a job well done.

You’ll need to have:

• Valid state driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Related Associate Degree or 2 or more years of relevant work experience.

• Willingness to work in and around live electrical equipment, both AC and DC.

• Ability to pull heavy copper cables indoors & outdoors during all types of inclement weather.

• Ability to change start batteries for generators regularly.

• Ability to maintain/operate/exercise permanent and portable backup generators as well as their associated switchgear.

• Knowledge of how to take fuel readings, fuel samples, oil samples, change fluids, filters, belts, and hoses.

• Ability to maintain power plants including, but not limited to, controllers, rectifiers, batteries, ring plants, inverters, converters, and emergency lighting.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Test(s) Required

Network Systems Assessment, Verizon Job Fit Test B

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Where you’ll be working

In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.