Cell Site Engineer

Company: Verizon
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

When you join VerizonVerizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We're a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together-lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you're fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you'll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.What you'll be doing...This position is based in Laredo, TX and would require the Field Engineer to live and work in that market. The Field Engineer would be responsible for -55 - 70 Cell sites. You will need to be there to work network outages or service issues, you'll be there to prioritize the situation, solve the problem or find higher level technical support who can. You will support core systems such as the Global VoIP, TDM and Global SS7 switching networks. Your role providing Tier 1 support and network surveillance will keep things running efficiently and change the way that our customers live, work, and play.

• Monitoring switch and data network elements and responding to network alarms and events.
• Performing initial trouble triage and resolving and/or raising issues.
• Presenting technical information and issue status to customer service centers, technical support organizations and management teams.
• Generating, managing and updating problem-tracking tickets, flash notifications and critical issues.
• Providing timely and accurate network information to management and other groups during network events and major outages.What we're looking for...Being the first one to encounter and solve a problem is enjoyable to you. You're great at following an established process or procedure to complete tasks. Experience navigating and working well at all levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing network environment. You are dependable and enjoy the flexibility necessary to support the rotational needs of a technical support environment.You'll need to have:
  • Associate's degree or two or more years of work experience.
  • Three or more years of relevant work experience.
  • Willingness to be on call for some weekends and perform shift work on a flexible schedule.Even better if you have one or more of the following:
    • A degree.
    • Knowledge of telecommunications equipment and technologies like Telephony Switching, Data Communications and Network Routers.If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.Where you'll be workingIn this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).Scheduled Weekly Hours40Equal Employment OpportunityWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out page to learn more.

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