Power 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:

• Valid Drivers License

  Willingness to Work in and Around Live Electrical Equipment, Both AC and DC.

  Change Start Batteries for Generators Regularly (This Requires Being Able to Lift More than 50 lbs).

  Willingness to Pull Heavy Copper Cables indoors & outdoors during all Types of Inclement Weather.

  Use of Safety Equipment, Safety Gloves, Safety Goggles, Flash Suits, Proper Clothing, Acid Proof Aprons, Steel Toed Boots, Not Wear Jewelry, and Not Wearing Highly Flammable Clothing.

  Ability to Work all Shifts to Cover Jobs, and be Available for Emergency Callouts 24/7/365.

  Maintain Permanent and Portable Backup Generators.

  Regularly Operate/Exercise Backup Generators and their Associated Switchgear.

  Take Fuel Readings, Fuel Samples, Oil Samples, Change Fluids, Filters, belts and hoses. Operate Generators Monthly per VZ standards.

  Inspect Belts, Generator Hoses, Radiator, Fuel Water Separators, Fans, Heaters, Block Heaters, Louvers, and Start Batteries.

  Maintain Power Plants: Controllers, Rectifiers, Batteries, Ring Plants, Inverters, Converters, Emergency Lighting.

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.

• Abilitiy to change start batteries for generators regularly.

• Abilitiy 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

Test Previews

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

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.