EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Posting Date:   July 1, 2011 Title:                 Network Administrator     Worksite:        Watertown or Plattsburgh                                           Qualifications: High School Diploma and five years experience in the IT field Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Certification Computer and networking skills in a business environment Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communications skills Ability to work independently and multi task Microsoft Exchange, IIS, ISA, and SQL experience preferred Voice (TDM and IP) in the Enterprise/Service Provider environment experience preferred Network +, Lucent, Adtran, Cisco, & Microsoft Certifications preferred Description: The Network Administrator is responsible for providing Internet technical support to Level I and II technical support teams.  The position is also involved in maintaining the Internet Network Operations and supporting premium customers.  Specific duties include: 1.  CO/CoLo–based provisioning of all CLEC & Internet products & services. 2.  Respond to all incoming calls, voice mails, emails, open tickets, and assists walk-in customers in a timely manner. 3.  Support private LAN workstation/laptop network connectivity, operating system, and business applications operability. 4.  Provide ongoing training and technical guidance to Network Operations Center Technicians. 5.  Support Network Operations Center Technicians with open tickets. 6.  Provide telephone and on-site support to dedicated and/or premium customers. 7. Assist Network Engineer implementing & operating network elements 8.  Monitor and maintain Voice, Data, & Server networks. 9.  All other duties as assigned. ________________________________________________________________________ Posting Date:   July 1, 2011 Title:                 Outside Plant Technician  Worksite:         Watertown            Minimum Qualifications: · High School Diploma · Good analytical and communication skills · Valid driver’s license · Ability to work 18feet or higher above ground · Ability to distinguish various colored wires · Must be able to periodically work out of town, after hours or respond to off-hours call outs Preferred candidates will have the following: · Pole Climbing related certification · CDL License · Buck & line truck related certifications · Knowledge of PC’s & Data Networking Description: The Outside Plant Technician is responsible for installing and repairing fiber optic services. Work will include, but not be limited to installing/configuring fiber electronics at the customer premise, fiber splicing and troubleshooting, maintaining detailed documentation for each job. Westelcom offers a fun, fast-paced work environment, competitive compensation and excellent   benefits.  To apply for this job, please send your resume to:  employment@westelcom.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V