The Outside Plant Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing external telecommunications infrastructure at Fort Irwin. The role requires technical proficiency, a strong understanding of telecommunications systems, and adherence to safety and quality standards. **Responsibilities** + Installs, maintains, and repairs outside plant telecommunications infrastructure including cables, conduits, and poles. + Performs routine inspections of outside plant infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and identify any issues. + Responds to and resolves telecommunications outages and disruptions in a timely manner. + Collaborates with internal teams and external contractors to coordinate outside plant projects. + Adheres to safety protocols and regulations while performing work duties. + Maintains accurate records of installations, maintenance activities, and repairs. + Stays updated with the latest trends and best practices in telecommunications infrastructure. + Perform field service and survey tasks on CATV equipment. + Troubleshoot and diagnose mapping and design issues. + Generate redesigns and remeasure faulty cable layouts. + Maintain accurate records of work performed using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). + Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while working in the field. + Interact with clients effectively. + Perform mechanical duties to perform repairs and installations. + Installs, repairs, and maintains data, voice, and network communications systems, using hand tools and software and hardware testing instruments and techniques. + Reviews work orders to move, change, install, upgrade, repair, or remove data communications equipment. + Reads technical manuals to learn correct settings for equipment. **Qualifications** + Active DoD Secret clearance. + High School Diploma/GED. + Active unexpired certification as per DoD 8570.01-M guidelines is required i.e. ONE of the following is required: CompTIA Security+CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP) at time of hire or within 60 days of hire date. + Proven experience as an Outside Plant Technician (OSP) or similar role in telecommunications. + Familiarity with telecommunications systems, equipment, and safety protocols. + Strong technical and troubleshooting skills. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. \#LI-DD1 **Pay Range** $38.00 - 40.87 per hour **Benefits** SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination. **Job ID** 2024-14004 **Work Type** On-Site **Company Description** **Work Where it Matters** Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. **For our shareholders,** FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. **For our government customers,** FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment. **As a FRA employee,** you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).