Field Technician C (Omaha, NE)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Field Technician Job Code: 44608 Job Location: Omaha, NE Job Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week   Job Description: L3Harris Technologies is looking for a Field Technician for the Company’s Field Services organization supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  This role will be responsible for support mainly in the Omaha, Nebraska area.   Essential Functions: This is a support level position requiring thorough knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications related systems and/or equipment, gained through formal education or from considerable and varied experience in working with the installation, service activation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunication systems and devices. Responsible for the installation, repair, configuration, test and preventative maintenance of network equipment, telecommunications equipment and/or computers. Proficient in Microsoft or UNIX operating systems, and the components of the MS Office Suite. Maintains records on repairs, downtime, changes and updates. Good working knowledge of cable connectors and replacement, such as RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, RS-449 Have an excellent working knowledge of fiber, working knowledge of Multiplexes, Network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET Network Technology, ATM, Private Line, Voice and Data applications Good working knowledge of power testing, AD and DC including 3 Phase AC. Familiar with configuration and operation of the 24VDC & 48 VDC power supplies. Experience with network and circuit testing with T1 Testing Specifications, DS3 Testing, Digital Testing (BERT), and Analog VG Testing within Bell Core Standards. Working knowledge and usage of various network test equipment: JDSU HST, Ameritech AM5XT, Sage 935, Digital Oscilloscope, Halcyon 704A, Para-scope or other T1/DS3 Test sets. Perform basic software troubleshooting and diagnostics Serve as the point of contact for unresolved problems from the Help Desk or NOC. Install hardware and software including operating systems and office applications Responsible for providing computer hardware, software and network technical support to end-users Assists with setup and configuration of system hardware and software.  Must be willing to travel (up to 100% of the time) to remote sites within a 4-hour drive circle of base location. Technicians may be asked to travel outside of their assigned region, as needed.  Capable of lifting 32 pounds Capable of utilizing ladders, and step stools, to reach heights of approx. 10 feet Ability to obtain a US Public Trust Clearance   Qualifications: Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.   Preferred Additional Skills: Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, A+ Ability to work from home, in an “on-call” status. Possess and maintains a valid Driver’s License, and satisfactory driving record, as conditions of initial (and continued employment Willingness and/or ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs and to respond to after-hours