Telecommunications Technician Advanced Apprentice
 Sacramento Municipal Utility District | |
life insurance, long term disability, 401(k)
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 United States, California, Sacramento | |
 Aug 05, 2025 | |
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Apply now Title: Telecommunications Technician Advanced Apprentice Department:
Telecomm O&M Location:
Sacramento, CA, US, 95827-3824 Category:
Skilled/Craft/Trades Minimum Pay Rate:$40.60 per hour Maximum Pay Rate:$59.34 per hour Apply by Date:08/18/2025 Posting Type:Open The intent of this posting is to fill two regular full-time positions and create an eligibility list which may be used to fill permanent vacancies for the next 2 years. We are posting these opportunities for Telecommunications Technician Advanced Apprentice along with a Telecommunications Technician I position. If you are interested in also being considered for the Telecommunications Technician I, you will need to apply to that requisition directly. Every day at SMUD, we deliver power to more than 1.5 million customers throughout the Sacramento area. As a community-owned, not-for-profit electric service, we have been providing low-cost, reliable electricity for over 75 years. We are a recognized industry leader and award winner for our innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies, and for our sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. Through the efforts of the 2,400 people that power us, we work 24/7 to keep the lights on and provide our customers with innovative energy solutions. We're one of the region's largest employers, with a reputation for attracting, developing, and retaining some of the most talented employees around. SMUD is seeking an experienced individual with a Telecommunications background to join our Telecom Operations and Maintenance team at the Advanced Apprentice level. Telecommunications Technicians are the backbone of SMUD's smart grid, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced communication, control, and monitoring systems to ensure reliable and resilient power delivery. Reporting to a Senior Telecommunications Technician or the Manager, Telecommunications Operations and Maintenance, advanced apprentices will learn the critical tasks and theories needed to maintain critical infrastructure. In this highly dynamic team, advanced apprentices will gain expertise in legacy telecom circuits, modern networks, and electrical systems, and will learn to enable real-time physical security and electrical grid monitoring and automation while minimizing service disruptions. This is a highly dynamic position that includes both in-office system administration and extensive field work in varying environments including mountainous terrain, substations, power lines and other remote locations year-round. Employee Benefits: Please Note:
Purpose
Under close supervision, assists with and learns to perform work in constructing, modifying, installing, testing, repairing, adjusting and operating telecommunications, control and monitoring systems and equipment.
Nature and Scope
This is the Apprentice-level job class in the Telecommunications Technician series. Incumbents in this classification learn to develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of SMUD??s telecommunications systems and sub-systems in order to analyze system problems and take prompt remedial action with minimal service disturbance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Required Education
Required Licenses/Certificates
Knowledge Of
Gains knowledge of: Messaging systems; communications systems; telecommunications theory and computer (mainframe, mini/micro, and PC) systems principles, data signaling methods; voice and data communications protocols; data access methods and familiarity with telecommunication hardware technology; basic telecommunication system principles and practices; advanced electronic and telecommunications theory; AC and DC electrical theory; electrical and electronic components such as microprocessors, transistors, relays, transformers, optical isolators, linear and non-linear devices, and synchronous and non-synchronous devices; telecommunication systems and equipment including telephone, leased circuits, microwave radio, fiber optics, multiplex, two-way radio, SCADA, telemetry, power-line carrier, personal computers, cabling/wiring systems including copper, fiber optics, and coaxial and LANs; telecommunications standard industry practices for construction, operation, performance monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting; Design Change Notice DCN or equivalent drawing and configuration control processes; FCC rules and regulations; State and Federal safety rules and regulations; National Electric, National Safety, and Natural Gas Safety Codes; and SMUD policies and procedures. Skills To
Learns to and develops proficiency in skill to: Construct, configure, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain telecommunications equipment such as two-way radio systems, wide-band communication systems, T1 and T3 systems, single and multi-mode fiber optic systems, control and monitoring systems, FSK and digital telemetry systems, security systems, load management control systems, and telephone systems and equipment; install new telephone equipment, compile accurate test data and installation notes; investigate, analyze, and evaluate the causes of telephone system and related equipment outages; locate and isolate problems or outages of telecommunication systems and/or related equipment; use and operate various types of test equipment, such as T1 test sets and perform appropriate repair work on all related equipment and components; provide assistance and leadership in the training and progression of apprentices; recognize the impact and possible ramifications of decisions made; make appropriate decisions from a variety of alternatives; and, manage demands of daily workload with minimal supervision; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; write complex operating and testing procedures related to telecommunications, telephone control and monitoring systems; mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; read, interpret and apply technical information related to electronic, mechanical and electrical equipment and circuitry; use accepted soldering techniques and specialized soldering equipment; climb communications towers; install, adjust and maintain antenna/transmission systems, weather monitoring equipment and video cameras and tower lights; follow oral and written instructions; work without direct supervision; work in a safe and effective manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Desirable Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers. Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together. An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires equal pay for employees who perform "substantially similar work," when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification. As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance. SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests. Why Sacramento, California? The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away. Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few. On-site Work This role will be an on-site role that will require being in person at one of SMUD's campuses daily to complete work tasks. SMUD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMUD complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. SMUD expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SMUD employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Req ID:
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