Drafter

Link Technologies is hiring a Drafter for a 1 year contract with a Utility Company in Las Vegas, NV.

OVERVIEW

Under general supervision, performs general drafting including laying out and composing information into workable form from preliminary plans; designing from field notes and sketches; designing and drawing plans of telecommunications structures and electronic equipment; laying out electronic schematics and block diagrams. Performs related tasks as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Draw electrical schematics, block diagrams, component and circuit layouts to assist the telecommunications engineers and technicians in complying with revisions and periodic maintenance of communications equipment.
- Communicates orally with Telecom employees and other group personnel to obtain and disseminate information and resolve discrepancies related to work assignment.
- Records and updates information concerning remote site communication towers, documents antenna locations (height and direction), and identifies two-way radio communication antennas and microwave dishes, used in statewide communication systems.
- Designs, draws and updates maps.
- Maintains and updates files and documentation of project plans, schematics, radio surveys, remote mountaintop radio sites, path profiles and artwork.
- Interprets and prepares layouts on field notes and drawings to develop workable forms and mediums for preliminary planning of projects.
- Distributes updated written materials (eg documentation, books, manuals, etc.) to Telecommunications Section staff.
- Designs, draws, and submits plans and proposals to obtain approval to develop or alter new or existing telecommunications sites, towers or buildings in order to accommodate additional antennas and radios.

REQUIREMENTS

- Three (3) years of satisfactory experience as an Entry Level Telecommunications Drafting Technician; OR completion of coursework in drafting technology equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited community college, technical school, college, or university, AND three (3) years of technical drafting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.