Advanced Technician - Telecom Outside Plant

DOE Savannah River Site (SRS) processes and stores nuclear materials in support of national defense and U.S. nuclear nonproliferation efforts. The site also develops and deploys technologies to improve the environment and treat solid and liquid nuclear and hazardous waste left from the Cold War. While current missions remain the highest priority, SRS leadership places great importance on developing broader missions for SRS that use its unique capabilities to address critical national missions.

About the Role

This position supports the operation and maintenance program managing voice and data services at the Savannah River Site. As a subcontractor to Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), Amentum Technology Inc. (ATI) provides telecommunications system operation and maintenance services as well as site operator services at SRS.

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair copper and fiber cables (multimode/single mode) and terminals in aerial, buried, underground, and buildings at SRS.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, splice, and manage materials for outside plant copper and fiber cables and terminals.
• Locate underground cable for interference.
• Install fiber-optic splice cabinets and enclosures.
• Execute all Outside Plant (OSP) activities for Work Orders (WO) and trouble tickets.
• Assist cable placement engineers in field verification of cables, cable routes, conduit, and telecommunication manholes.
• Maintain splicing and testing equipment.
• Perform tests using Optical Time Domain Reflector (OTDR) and power meters.
• Provide new cable information when new facilities are added and update site drawings accordingly.
• Work in manholes and outdoors.
• Operate forklift (preferred but not required).

Requirements

• Outside Plant Fiber and Copper knowledge.
• Cat 5e and Cat 6a cabling knowledge for installation, termination, and repair.
• Single mode and Multimode Fiber installation and termination knowledge.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a current driver’s license.
• Must pass an alcohol and substance abuse test.
• Must be able to obtain DOE Clearance.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (minimum education requirement).
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Able to work in manholes and outdoors.
• Able to identify colors for large copper and fiber counts.
• Able to splice large count copper/fiber cable.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.

Desired Certifications

• Certified Outside Plant Certification.
• Light Brigade Certification.

Security Clearance

Must be able to pass and obtain DOE Clearance. This position is designated as safety-sensitive.

Pay

$36 - $37 per hour.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Schedule

0700–1730.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety: Employees are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, completing all training requirements, and participating in emergency response tasks.
• Quality: Employees must conform to Amentum’s Quality Policy and ensure customer satisfaction through compliance with quality system documents and contracts.
• Procedure Compliance: Employees must read, understand, and implement operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements relevant to their job.