RTC Fiber Communications is currently seeking applicants for the following position. Central Office Technician This position is responsible for the day to day operation and maintenance of the central office FTTH access (Dasan Zhone), telephony (Metaswitch and EWSD) and transmission equipment including special circuits, cable television (CATV), head end, and fiber multiplexer equipment. The ideal candidate will be technically savvy, have excellent communication skills and strong analytical and troubleshooting ability. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate, maintain, test and assist engineers to repair complex TDM switching, circuit and data/digital IP equipment -May work on cell, circuit, radio and network terminal equipment -Remove or replace connections on wire and fiber optic distributing frames -Perform turn-up, acceptance, installation and provisioning of circuits/T1's -Place, test and splice fiber optic cable -Assemble and configure transmission and FTTH components and services - Problem determination and resolution for Metaswitch, Dasan Zhone and Innovative systems (or equivalent) - Maintain and administer the internal MetaSwitch network and external VolP and hosted customer installations -Monitor and maintain all external and internal trunking between office and networks and converse with engineers on routing and advanced IP protocols -Serves in standby status for an entire week on a rotating basis. Willing to work in maintenance windows after hours RTC offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package. We are an Equal Enmployment Opportunity Employer and maintain a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment physical examination including substance abuse testing will be performed. Interested candidates should send resume or make application at: Rochester Telephone Co., Inc., 117 W. 8th St, PO Box 507, Rochester, IN 46975 or hrdept@rtc1.com. Applications & Full Job Description also available online at www.RTC1.com RTC Fiber Communications is currently seeking applicants for the following position. Central Office Technician This position is responsible for the day to day operation and maintenance of the central office FTTH access (Dasan Zhone), telephony (Metaswitch and EWSD) and transmission equipment including special circuits, cable television (CATV), head end, and fiber multiplexer equipment. The ideal candidate will be technically savvy, have excellent communication skills and strong analytical and troubleshooting ability. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate, maintain, test and assist engineers to repair complex TDM switching, circuit and data/digital IP equipment -May work on cell, circuit, radio and network terminal equipment -Remove or replace connections on wire and fiber optic distributing frames -Perform turn-up, acceptance, installation and provisioning of circuits/T1's -Place, test and splice fiber optic cable -Assemble and configure transmission and FTTH components and services - Problem determination and resolution for Metaswitch, Dasan Zhone and Innovative systems (or equivalent) - Maintain and administer the internal MetaSwitch network and external VolP and hosted customer installations -Monitor and maintain all external and internal trunking between office and networks and converse with engineers on routing and advanced IP protocols -Serves in standby status for an entire week on a rotating basis. Willing to work in maintenance windows after hours RTC offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package. We are an Equal Enmployment Opportunity Employer and maintain a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment physical examination including substance abuse testing will be performed. Interested candidates should send resume or make application at: Rochester Telephone Co., Inc., 117 W. 8th St, PO Box 507, Rochester, IN 46975 or hrdept@rtc1.com. Applications & Full Job Description also available online at www.RTC1.com