SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs skilled duties relating to the installation and maintenance of premises equipment and associated premises cabling and wiring, aerial and underground trunking and distribution cabling systems, and public pay stations for the Telecommunications Division. The Journeyman Combination Technician is responsible for the safe and proper use of tools, rolling equipment and materials, the safety of coworkers, and is responsible for providing basic telecommunications installation and maintenance. The Journeyman Combination Technician must perform his/her duties in a manner that reflects positively on KPU and the division.

REPRESENTATIVE

DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Installs, maintains, and repairs telecommunications equipment and cabling at customers homes and other field locations.
2. Installs and maintains premises wiring, cabling, protection, and subscriber carrier devices including high speed circuits.
3. Installs and maintains aerial and underground service wiring and cabling systems
4. Installs and maintains aerial and underground trunking and distribution cabling systems.
5. Installs and maintains public pay stations and booths.
6. May perform building maintenance, snow plowing, manhole maintenance, trenching, tree trimming, or similar duties.
7. Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

*The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. *

Knowledge

of

:

• Methods, techniques, materials, equipment, and tools used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications equipment and cabling.
• Techniques and methods of telecommunications installation and maintenance.
• Traffic and safety laws, ordinances, regulations, and rules involved in truck and heavy equipment operation.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability

to

:

• Perform a variety of telecommunications maintenance, installation, and repair work. Test and diagnose a variety of technical telecommunications equipment.
• Use and operate a variety of vehicles, heavy and light power driven tools and equipment, and hand tools required to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service in dealing directly with subscribers and the public. Operate and work from aerial buckets.
• Climb poles and work around power lines.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Perform a variety of tasks in a variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time. Read and interpret work orders, circuit diagrams, and other drawings.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Attend and participate in annual safety and workplace training.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and successful completion of an indentured apprenticeship program.

Experience:

• Four years of telecommunications installation and repair experience.

License or

Certificate

:

• Possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License. Possession of a current first aid and CPR certification.

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