Field Engineer-Switch (NYM)

When you join Verizon

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What you’ll be doing...

As our Field Engineer - Switch, you'll be responsible for the advanced installation, operation, and maintenance of switching, data communications, and peripheral equipment associated with the Mobile Switching Center (MSC). You’ll be participating in multi-functional projects and working in a collaborative environment with other passionate, highly-skilled team members to create a positive impact on our business.

• Coordinating installation, testing and troubleshooting on voice and data network platforms and transmission facilities (dark and lit fiber services, Gigabit Ethernet Services, OCn, T3, T1, and DSO).
• Assisting with maintaining system applications using traffic and capacity monitoring tools to track errors and keep network performing optimally.
• Monitoring building automated systems to maintain operation of network equipment such as AC/DC power systems and HVAC systems.
• Maintaining secure operating environment to ensure vendor safety and network integrity.
• Updating daily logs with site-specific information to track and maintain network changes.
• Composing reports for system documentation to maintain environmental compliance and safety standards.
• Ability to report to the designated job site/work location within one hour of notice to provide rotational on call coverage in the Whitestone, NY location.

Physical requirements of the job may include, but are not limited to: climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated areas, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to approximately 40 pounds, pushing, pulling, grasping, twisting/bending, and crawling, squatting, or kneeling in small spaces.

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

What we’re looking for...

You’re tech savvy, and well-versed in all things telecommunications. Working independently is as comfortable for you as being part of a team. No stranger to a fast-paced environment, you manage multiple assignments, and competing priorities while staying focused on important deadlines. As a strong communicator, you can quickly build relationship with a diverse range of people and explain complex technical issues in a way that everyone can understand.

You'll need to have:

• Associate's degree or two or more years of work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to work on a 24x7 on-call rotation and work on a rotational night shift.

Even better if you have:

• A technical degree in Electronics, Electronics Engineering, or Telecommunications.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• CCNA or JNCIA Certification.
• General knowledge in the use of electronic test equipment.
• General knowledge of transmission facilities (dark and lit fiber services, Ethernet, OCn, T3, T1, and DSO).
• General knowledge and understanding of routing protocols.
• Training or experience in any of the following areas: data communications, digital communications, operating systems and applications, telecommunications, networking or router support or working knowledge of DC power rectification and battery systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical, religious, or state law recognized reasons).