Telecommunications Technician Apprentice II - C

American Electric Power • Abilene, TX • 4d ago

Job Posting End Date

05-05-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

**This is a single position posted at multiple levels. The description below is based on level 2. Additional skills and experience are required for higher levels. Candidate will be offered commensurate with their education and experience.

Apprentice Telecommunication Electrician II is a 2nd-level position to gain practical work experience in the Telecommunication Field. Apprentice will assist with, under direct to limited supervision of a Telecommunication Electrician C-A, basic installation, maintenance, testing and repair of various IT equipment and systems. The apprentice must complete a minimum of 12 months of on-the-job training and a minimum of 12 credit hours of technical training. The duration to complete these requirements is 12-18* months.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Understand and support the values, structure and behaviors of AEP and the IT Telecommunication organization.

Maintain documentation in accordance with defined policies and procedures.

Perform work activities as assigned and coached by a Telecommunications Electrician C-A; ability to work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.

Interface and proactively address specific questions, concerns, and requests to provide exceptional customer service; assist in the preparations of reports, listen to and understand instructions and request's clarification as required.

Adhere to safety regulations, codes, standards, processes, procedures and practices.

Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the company corporate compliance policy.

Perform duties in a courteous and considerate manner even in difficult circumstances. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Apprentice will be required to complete all Safety and NERC CIP Training.

Assist Telecommunications Electrician C-A in installing, testing, maintaining and removing radio systems. This includes mobile radios, Portable radios, Mobile Data and Console radio systems.

Assist Telecommunications Electrician C-A in the testing, configuring and troubleshooting EMS/SCADA systems. This includes Plant RTUs, SCADA front end, and Communication circuits.

Assist Telecommunications Electrician C-A in the testing, installing, maintaining & troubleshooting Network systems. This includes Wireless access point, IP Telephony, LAN/WAN and video conference systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school Graduate, GED, or Associate Degree.Have an official High school, College or GED Transcripts. At least one year of High school algebra.

Experience: Apprentice must have completed the requirements of an Apprentice Telecommunication Electrician III or equivalent experience. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Apprentice must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Apprentice must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.

Physical Demands and Environment of the training: May be required to lift and carry items up to fifty (50) pounds. May be asked to work weekends and Holidays. May be called out after-hours to provide emergency support. May be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to differentiate between colors. Must be able to safely and effectively use all tools and test equipment's assigned for the performance of his or her duties. Some travel to pick up parts from various vendors. Apprentice will clean work area and maintain inventory.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

On-the-job training will consist of the following: NERC CIP / FERC Training Safety & Health Awareness OSHA/Safety Awareness Proper and safe use of hand tools and test equipment Category 5 wiring Structured wiring systems Site Infrastructure (Site equipment's, Towers, Generators &HVAC systems. Tool Identification EIA/TIA standards Data Transmission fundamentals Data systems Electrical Test Equipment Local Area Network Procotols Grounding & bonding Documentation (Time entry, Inventory, Asset, Project mgmt's....etc.)

AEPCAREERS

AEPTEXAS

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

N004-986

Compensation Range:

$34.69-34.69 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M - Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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