Regional planner job description
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Example regional planner requirements on a job description
Regional planner requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in regional planner job postings.
Sample regional planner requirements
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field.
- Knowledge of zoning, planning, and development regulations.
- Knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS).
- Ability to develop and interpret statistical data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
Sample required regional planner soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to think strategically and use creative problem-solving.
Regional planner job description example 1
Cushman & Wakefield regional planner job description
This role combines the responsibilities of the Planner and the Scheduler function. Primarily responsible for receiving all written and electronic customer work requests, verify completeness of all entries, enter information into CMMS, determine appropriate supervisor and make assignments - issue work order. Plans and schedules work utilizing maintenance management systems (CMMS, et al) and standard procedures to optimize maintenance resource utilization and productivity. Responsible for effective configuration and utilization of CMMS, including data capture, backlog management, labor management / resource productivity, performance reporting, material management, etc. as required to meet the strategic long-term objectives of the CUSTOMER Engineering team. Team spirit and commitment to customer service is required.
This position is responsible for managing all activities related to planning and scheduling operations, maintenance, and engineering resources by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Schedule maintenance activities including service requests and preventive/corrective maintenance. Work closely with the account. Management team to ensure effects on operations are recognized, well planned and coordinated. Develop, generate and disseminate the maintenance schedule.
* Analyze maintenance and project resource requirements and assign mechanical, electrical, and engineering services as required. Identify resources and materials required to execute the requested work.
* Coordinate maintenance activities and details with other departments, preparing specifications and work
* packages. (Work packages include materials, labor, special tools/equipment and written procedures to insure a safe & efficient working environment. Where Work Permits are required, verify completeness and include with work packages.)
* Ensure the work packages are complete and all materials, labor and equipment are available prior to scheduling work. Ensure plans, schedules and resources needed are well-defined, documented and meet customer requirements. Perform QA function in work order process.
* Maintain a comprehensive backlog of all maintenance activity by work type (CMMS). Recognize the priority of the work order backlog and re-schedule when appropriate seeking direction from the Work Manager.
* Maintain an accurate asset registry within the CMMS.
* Communicates with Building Manager/Requester to determine total scope of work and priority of the project or service request work to be performed. Submits written notifications to Building Managers to coordinate upcoming shutdowns.
* Administers the preventative maintenance tracking and documentation programs, assigns and distributes the work to the appropriate supervisor, reviews scope and frequency of assignments with the supervisor and makes changes where required.
* Acts as a contact/liaison between O&M staff and the requesting department for the planning and scheduling of work performed by O&M site team.
* Reviews monthly performance reports for accuracy and make corrections when necessary. Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met. Reviews production and operating reports and highlights the resolution of operational and maintenance problems.
OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES:
* Collaborate with the account management team and CUSTOMER management team to identify, develop, and deploy best practices (i.e. safety, quality control, training, standards and qualifications, maintenance practices, etc.).
* Attends daily/weekly meetings to develop the next day/week's schedule, reviews the status of scheduled work orders, and discusses new, incoming work orders.
* Recommends and arranges alternatives for resource schedule constraints - eg. change assignments, over-time, utilization of 3rd party.
* May estimate job requirements for preventative maintenance activities including number/type of O&M staff to be assigned and number of man-hours per task.
* May identify opportunities to improve process, planning or performance through analysis of work order flow, project demands and expectations. May review utilization and cost data to recommend corrective actions to reduce costs.
* Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of operations, including compiling, storing and retrieving data for reports.
* Other duties as assigned
JOB FUNCTIONS: PERCENTAGE OF TIME SPENT BY CATEGORY
SAFETY 10%
PJHAs / Observations / Communications / Permits
PERFORM ASSIGNED TASKS / ADMINISTRATIVE
Job estimating, Work Order Completion / Feedback 65%
Customer Relations
Maintain daily job status update system and scheduling
MEETINGS 20%
Safety, Planning/Scheduling, Employee(s), Customer
BREAKS/LUNCH 5%
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education:
* High school/GED with equivalent experience; Associates degree in maintenance technology, preferred.
Skills:
* Good oral/written communication skills and possess tact.
* Time management skills.
* Good administrative and mathematical skills with willingness to handle paperwork.
* Have a working knowledge of personal computers. Able to navigate CMMS and MS Excel.
* Have good planning and organizational skills.
* Ability to understand what constitutes good instructions.
* Able to read blueprints and shop drawings.
* Understanding of the proper use of work orders, priorities, scheduling, etc.
* Ability to keep multiple jobs in controlled motion-simultaneously.
* Style and capability commanding respect within both maintenance and operating organizations.
C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is responsible for managing all activities related to planning and scheduling operations, maintenance, and engineering resources by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Schedule maintenance activities including service requests and preventive/corrective maintenance. Work closely with the account. Management team to ensure effects on operations are recognized, well planned and coordinated. Develop, generate and disseminate the maintenance schedule.
* Analyze maintenance and project resource requirements and assign mechanical, electrical, and engineering services as required. Identify resources and materials required to execute the requested work.
* Coordinate maintenance activities and details with other departments, preparing specifications and work
* packages. (Work packages include materials, labor, special tools/equipment and written procedures to insure a safe & efficient working environment. Where Work Permits are required, verify completeness and include with work packages.)
* Ensure the work packages are complete and all materials, labor and equipment are available prior to scheduling work. Ensure plans, schedules and resources needed are well-defined, documented and meet customer requirements. Perform QA function in work order process.
* Maintain a comprehensive backlog of all maintenance activity by work type (CMMS). Recognize the priority of the work order backlog and re-schedule when appropriate seeking direction from the Work Manager.
* Maintain an accurate asset registry within the CMMS.
* Communicates with Building Manager/Requester to determine total scope of work and priority of the project or service request work to be performed. Submits written notifications to Building Managers to coordinate upcoming shutdowns.
* Administers the preventative maintenance tracking and documentation programs, assigns and distributes the work to the appropriate supervisor, reviews scope and frequency of assignments with the supervisor and makes changes where required.
* Acts as a contact/liaison between O&M staff and the requesting department for the planning and scheduling of work performed by O&M site team.
* Reviews monthly performance reports for accuracy and make corrections when necessary. Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met. Reviews production and operating reports and highlights the resolution of operational and maintenance problems.
OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES:
* Collaborate with the account management team and CUSTOMER management team to identify, develop, and deploy best practices (i.e. safety, quality control, training, standards and qualifications, maintenance practices, etc.).
* Attends daily/weekly meetings to develop the next day/week's schedule, reviews the status of scheduled work orders, and discusses new, incoming work orders.
* Recommends and arranges alternatives for resource schedule constraints - eg. change assignments, over-time, utilization of 3rd party.
* May estimate job requirements for preventative maintenance activities including number/type of O&M staff to be assigned and number of man-hours per task.
* May identify opportunities to improve process, planning or performance through analysis of work order flow, project demands and expectations. May review utilization and cost data to recommend corrective actions to reduce costs.
* Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of operations, including compiling, storing and retrieving data for reports.
* Other duties as assigned
JOB FUNCTIONS: PERCENTAGE OF TIME SPENT BY CATEGORY
SAFETY 10%
PJHAs / Observations / Communications / Permits
PERFORM ASSIGNED TASKS / ADMINISTRATIVE
Job estimating, Work Order Completion / Feedback 65%
Customer Relations
Maintain daily job status update system and scheduling
MEETINGS 20%
Safety, Planning/Scheduling, Employee(s), Customer
BREAKS/LUNCH 5%
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education:
* High school/GED with equivalent experience; Associates degree in maintenance technology, preferred.
Skills:
* Good oral/written communication skills and possess tact.
* Time management skills.
* Good administrative and mathematical skills with willingness to handle paperwork.
* Have a working knowledge of personal computers. Able to navigate CMMS and MS Excel.
* Have good planning and organizational skills.
* Ability to understand what constitutes good instructions.
* Able to read blueprints and shop drawings.
* Understanding of the proper use of work orders, priorities, scheduling, etc.
* Ability to keep multiple jobs in controlled motion-simultaneously.
* Style and capability commanding respect within both maintenance and operating organizations.
C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Regional planner job description example 2
YRC Freight regional planner job description
**JOB SUMMARY**
Will work with terminal managers and DC Managers to develop daily load plans for the movement of Yellow's daily shipments across the network to reduce transfer of shipments and improve service to our customers.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
1. Review live shipment data in several technology applications and optimize the static load plan to reduce transfers, match driver and trailer resources and meet service requirements. Look for direct point to point load opportunities and direct to destinate distribution center loads.
2. Ensure direct load percentages and on-time service goals are met by leading discussions with terminal operations teams to ensure daily load plan is met to compliance standards.
3. Develop a load plan that ensures departure time compliance targets are met.
4. Coordinate with Velocity DC manager to set dock doors for optimal load and dock plan.
5. Generate and review metrics such as KPI reports to meet load plan objectives.
6. Review freight flow patterns and implement actions necessary to minimize empty or partially loaded miles.
7. Knowledge of intermodal and purchase transportation departure and availability times.
8. Participate in daily meetings to communicate issues, deviations to the plan along with courses of action.
**COMPETENCIES**
1. Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
2. Building Trusting Relationships - Using appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interacting with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
3. Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
4. Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that help them understand and retain the message, listening actively to others.
5. Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
6. Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
7. Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
1. Relevant experience with three or more (3+) years in the motor carrier industry and/or with dispatch functions.
2. Excellent communication/leadership skills.
3. Effective training and coaching capabilities.
4. Utilization of basic Microsoft applications and software such as Excel and Access a plus.
5. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource principles, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
6. This is not a remote position, must be on site at a Velocity DC.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
1. Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
2. Experience in operations or linehaul.
3. Complete knowledge and understanding of network operations.
4. Experience working in logistics.
5. Knowledge of applicable collective bargaining and work rule agreements.
6. Knowledge of Hazmat and DOT regulations.
**WORKING CONDITIONS**
This job operates in a professional office environment indoors. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The position requires the ability to spend long hours sitting or standing while using office equipment and computers. Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing and keying. Occasional lifting, pushing/pulling, carrying 10 lbs of supplies and materials is required.
**Yellow Corporation, along with all subsidiary companies, are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer**
Will work with terminal managers and DC Managers to develop daily load plans for the movement of Yellow's daily shipments across the network to reduce transfer of shipments and improve service to our customers.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
1. Review live shipment data in several technology applications and optimize the static load plan to reduce transfers, match driver and trailer resources and meet service requirements. Look for direct point to point load opportunities and direct to destinate distribution center loads.
2. Ensure direct load percentages and on-time service goals are met by leading discussions with terminal operations teams to ensure daily load plan is met to compliance standards.
3. Develop a load plan that ensures departure time compliance targets are met.
4. Coordinate with Velocity DC manager to set dock doors for optimal load and dock plan.
5. Generate and review metrics such as KPI reports to meet load plan objectives.
6. Review freight flow patterns and implement actions necessary to minimize empty or partially loaded miles.
7. Knowledge of intermodal and purchase transportation departure and availability times.
8. Participate in daily meetings to communicate issues, deviations to the plan along with courses of action.
**COMPETENCIES**
1. Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
2. Building Trusting Relationships - Using appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interacting with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
3. Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
4. Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that help them understand and retain the message, listening actively to others.
5. Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
6. Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
7. Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
1. Relevant experience with three or more (3+) years in the motor carrier industry and/or with dispatch functions.
2. Excellent communication/leadership skills.
3. Effective training and coaching capabilities.
4. Utilization of basic Microsoft applications and software such as Excel and Access a plus.
5. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource principles, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
6. This is not a remote position, must be on site at a Velocity DC.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
1. Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
2. Experience in operations or linehaul.
3. Complete knowledge and understanding of network operations.
4. Experience working in logistics.
5. Knowledge of applicable collective bargaining and work rule agreements.
6. Knowledge of Hazmat and DOT regulations.
**WORKING CONDITIONS**
This job operates in a professional office environment indoors. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The position requires the ability to spend long hours sitting or standing while using office equipment and computers. Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing and keying. Occasional lifting, pushing/pulling, carrying 10 lbs of supplies and materials is required.
**Yellow Corporation, along with all subsidiary companies, are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer**
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Regional planner job description example 3
Altice USA regional planner job description
We are Altice USA; a family of businesses that includes Optimum, Optimum Mobile, Optimum Business, A4 advertising, Cheddar, and News12. Our common goal is connecting our customers to friends and family, shows they love, advertising that resonates and news that matters. We're building a workforce that thrives on collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. We hope connecting you to a potential role is just the beginning.
Altice USA is a cutting-edge communications, media, and tech company. We connect people to what matters most to them; texting with friends, advertising that resonates, or binge watching their favorite show. Our differentiated approach centers around technologies that push the envelope and deliver the ultimate customer experience. We're building a workforce that attracts and retains the best talent, not only to meet the needs of our customers, but that also reflects the diverse communities we serve. We're not the only ones who have seen it; we've recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers as well as by the Human Rights Campaign, DiversityInc Magazine, and Cablefax for our diversity & inclusion program.
Responsibilities
Responsible for, but not limited to, the calculation, design and project tracking of RF engineering and as-build to support the rollout of subscriber/commercial services and provision of quality signal for broadband voice, video, and data services. Maintenance of company-wide mapping and design for support in a manner that ensures that all company technical requirements and mapping standards are adhered to, thereby creating a cohesive network across the organization and ensuring customer satisfaction through a high level of operational efficiency.
Responsible for the field survey, design, engineering, as-build, and quality control of cable plant and system components from the node throughout the distribution & FTTH networks.
Responsibilities
* Perform standard engineering drafting and design tasks utilizing both manual and various software application methods. Usage of AutoCAD, ROW, PNI and Netwin technology.
* The ability to prepare and revise as necessary and appropriate, technical drawings applicable to any planned or existing telecommunications plant. Introduction to GIS objects for the network maps.
* Quality Control/Quality Assurance of incoming GIS data and mapping regarding reports, mapping, object relationships, specifications, and as-build criteria.
* Possess a level of competence pertaining to map reading, interpretation, and creation, from a variety of sources; including but not limited to cable systems, utilities, engineering firms, mechanical and architectural, and map vendors.
* Ability to configure plots, create plot templates, and manipulate symbology for purposes of plotting for planning, engineering, design, field and presentation purposes.
* Performs tasks relating to various types of surveys, including, but not limited to, those that are institutional, residential, commercial, and or WiFi; building entry to demarcation points for network feeds and WiFi placement for optimal coverage. Compilation of complex footage documentation (construction types), cost analysis for estimation, methods of construction and installation of the broadband network.
* Complete Netcracker (ETS) tasks for a multi location customer order.
* Occasional interaction with Construction and Field Service departments (installer through plant maintenance), Billing and Collections, and Sales to insure design accuracy for purposes of scheduled construction and release to installation for customer satisfaction.
* Possess a high level of skill in the use of various computer software programs; MS Office (Excel) & windows, to be used in the calculation of project costs applicable to PAR/BOM for labor and materials.
* Possesses a working knowledge of technical aspects and company standards of the cable system generally, for the purpose of enabling the designer to plan, design, update and manage the RF, FTTH, and WiFi facilities within the company footprint.
* Capable of project and tracking for scheduling. Understanding of design/construction procedures: aerial & underground construction methods.
* Understanding of distortions for system specifications.
* Responsible to performing any and all administrative tasks through use of appropriate company documentation relating to any and all design activities, by ensuring documentation is completed in a full and accurate manner.
* Project tracking, costs and monitoring of design and construction schedules, fiber design, aerial and underground construction to meet projected timetables.
* Responsible for meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis. Responsible for performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all ATS policies and procedures.
* Responsible for ensuring that all work-related equipment is utilized and maintained in a safe and responsible manner. Responsible for ensuring all work-related tasks are performed in a manner that is in compliance with OSHA safety rules and regulations, and all applicable laws.
* Interacts with multiple cable system engineering, construction and field service departments regarding aspects of system setup, design, walkout and quality control of these functions. Thorough understanding of field routing; splicing, aerial, underground, building attachment and MDU for CATV, data, and telephony requirements.
* Activities associated with system layout, strand mapping, splicing fiber, pole attachments, replacement and rebuild of cable plant.
* Assists with public relations with customers, city, county and state officials and utility companies.
* Complies with safety guidelines as laid out in ATS safety manual.
* May performs duties for the supervisor/manager that may be necessary from time to time.
* Performs all duties of all previous grades, including continued field survey work as needed.
Qualifications
* Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as described in the Design Tech BBI position descriptions, in full and adequate manner
* Technical Training or Equivalent experience.
* Valid Driver's License
* Min 6 months exp as a Design Tech BBI
* Excellent written and oral communications skills.
* Knowledge of all mdu, aerial, underground and BA design and construction, including technical familiarity with CATV system plant components and home wiring.
* Knowledge of WiFi design and placement for coverage
* Knowledge of splicing, aerial and underground construction procedures and specifications for cost estimating.
* Knowledge of mdu and B/A construction procedures and specifications for cost estimating.
* Knowledge of grounding and bonding specifications as necessary for design completeness.
* Knowledge of complete safety precautions.
* Knowledge of PC/ computer skills.
* Ability to read various maps. (Road and Systems)
* Knowledge of the following products and specification but not limited to:
* CATV Nodes, Line Gear, and passives
* Power Supplies and specs
* All cable specs and manufacturers
* Ability to obtain and maintain proper driver's license
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment with dynamic changes to meet the needs of the business
* Introduction to customer complaints
* Use ETS/PAR Database, Run reports
* Ability to perform HFC Designs, Including Standard Installs, smaller Designs, Simple Node Splits, Fiber Design for Commercial, Residential and B2B
* Ability to perform FTTH Designs, Including Pocketing and Cell Design
* Knowledge of FTTH Feeder & Backhaul Design (Includes ROLTs)
* Knowledge of RFS (Ready for Service) process
* Ability to QC FTTH Distribution Pocketing & Designs to release
* Ability to QC FTTH Feeder & Backhaul Design (Includes ROLTs) and release
* Troubleshooting - repair / replace cable and equipment (aerial and U/G) designs
* Understanding of all design prints and symbols
* Effective interaction with other groups inside and outside of ATS
* Attend DOT and project site meetings
* Mark up DOT Mapping
Altice USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Altice USA, Inc. collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.
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Altice USA is a cutting-edge communications, media, and tech company. We connect people to what matters most to them; texting with friends, advertising that resonates, or binge watching their favorite show. Our differentiated approach centers around technologies that push the envelope and deliver the ultimate customer experience. We're building a workforce that attracts and retains the best talent, not only to meet the needs of our customers, but that also reflects the diverse communities we serve. We're not the only ones who have seen it; we've recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers as well as by the Human Rights Campaign, DiversityInc Magazine, and Cablefax for our diversity & inclusion program.
Responsibilities
Responsible for, but not limited to, the calculation, design and project tracking of RF engineering and as-build to support the rollout of subscriber/commercial services and provision of quality signal for broadband voice, video, and data services. Maintenance of company-wide mapping and design for support in a manner that ensures that all company technical requirements and mapping standards are adhered to, thereby creating a cohesive network across the organization and ensuring customer satisfaction through a high level of operational efficiency.
Responsible for the field survey, design, engineering, as-build, and quality control of cable plant and system components from the node throughout the distribution & FTTH networks.
Responsibilities
* Perform standard engineering drafting and design tasks utilizing both manual and various software application methods. Usage of AutoCAD, ROW, PNI and Netwin technology.
* The ability to prepare and revise as necessary and appropriate, technical drawings applicable to any planned or existing telecommunications plant. Introduction to GIS objects for the network maps.
* Quality Control/Quality Assurance of incoming GIS data and mapping regarding reports, mapping, object relationships, specifications, and as-build criteria.
* Possess a level of competence pertaining to map reading, interpretation, and creation, from a variety of sources; including but not limited to cable systems, utilities, engineering firms, mechanical and architectural, and map vendors.
* Ability to configure plots, create plot templates, and manipulate symbology for purposes of plotting for planning, engineering, design, field and presentation purposes.
* Performs tasks relating to various types of surveys, including, but not limited to, those that are institutional, residential, commercial, and or WiFi; building entry to demarcation points for network feeds and WiFi placement for optimal coverage. Compilation of complex footage documentation (construction types), cost analysis for estimation, methods of construction and installation of the broadband network.
* Complete Netcracker (ETS) tasks for a multi location customer order.
* Occasional interaction with Construction and Field Service departments (installer through plant maintenance), Billing and Collections, and Sales to insure design accuracy for purposes of scheduled construction and release to installation for customer satisfaction.
* Possess a high level of skill in the use of various computer software programs; MS Office (Excel) & windows, to be used in the calculation of project costs applicable to PAR/BOM for labor and materials.
* Possesses a working knowledge of technical aspects and company standards of the cable system generally, for the purpose of enabling the designer to plan, design, update and manage the RF, FTTH, and WiFi facilities within the company footprint.
* Capable of project and tracking for scheduling. Understanding of design/construction procedures: aerial & underground construction methods.
* Understanding of distortions for system specifications.
* Responsible to performing any and all administrative tasks through use of appropriate company documentation relating to any and all design activities, by ensuring documentation is completed in a full and accurate manner.
* Project tracking, costs and monitoring of design and construction schedules, fiber design, aerial and underground construction to meet projected timetables.
* Responsible for meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis. Responsible for performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all ATS policies and procedures.
* Responsible for ensuring that all work-related equipment is utilized and maintained in a safe and responsible manner. Responsible for ensuring all work-related tasks are performed in a manner that is in compliance with OSHA safety rules and regulations, and all applicable laws.
* Interacts with multiple cable system engineering, construction and field service departments regarding aspects of system setup, design, walkout and quality control of these functions. Thorough understanding of field routing; splicing, aerial, underground, building attachment and MDU for CATV, data, and telephony requirements.
* Activities associated with system layout, strand mapping, splicing fiber, pole attachments, replacement and rebuild of cable plant.
* Assists with public relations with customers, city, county and state officials and utility companies.
* Complies with safety guidelines as laid out in ATS safety manual.
* May performs duties for the supervisor/manager that may be necessary from time to time.
* Performs all duties of all previous grades, including continued field survey work as needed.
Qualifications
* Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as described in the Design Tech BBI position descriptions, in full and adequate manner
* Technical Training or Equivalent experience.
* Valid Driver's License
* Min 6 months exp as a Design Tech BBI
* Excellent written and oral communications skills.
* Knowledge of all mdu, aerial, underground and BA design and construction, including technical familiarity with CATV system plant components and home wiring.
* Knowledge of WiFi design and placement for coverage
* Knowledge of splicing, aerial and underground construction procedures and specifications for cost estimating.
* Knowledge of mdu and B/A construction procedures and specifications for cost estimating.
* Knowledge of grounding and bonding specifications as necessary for design completeness.
* Knowledge of complete safety precautions.
* Knowledge of PC/ computer skills.
* Ability to read various maps. (Road and Systems)
* Knowledge of the following products and specification but not limited to:
* CATV Nodes, Line Gear, and passives
* Power Supplies and specs
* All cable specs and manufacturers
* Ability to obtain and maintain proper driver's license
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment with dynamic changes to meet the needs of the business
* Introduction to customer complaints
* Use ETS/PAR Database, Run reports
* Ability to perform HFC Designs, Including Standard Installs, smaller Designs, Simple Node Splits, Fiber Design for Commercial, Residential and B2B
* Ability to perform FTTH Designs, Including Pocketing and Cell Design
* Knowledge of FTTH Feeder & Backhaul Design (Includes ROLTs)
* Knowledge of RFS (Ready for Service) process
* Ability to QC FTTH Distribution Pocketing & Designs to release
* Ability to QC FTTH Feeder & Backhaul Design (Includes ROLTs) and release
* Troubleshooting - repair / replace cable and equipment (aerial and U/G) designs
* Understanding of all design prints and symbols
* Effective interaction with other groups inside and outside of ATS
* Attend DOT and project site meetings
* Mark up DOT Mapping
Altice USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Altice USA, Inc. collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.
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