NETWORK SWITCHING SYSTEMS OPERATOR-MAINTAINER

OVERVIEW
Network switching systems operator-maintainers perform maintenance on electronic switches, control centers, combat radios and other equipment associated with networks. They also use computers to troubleshoot the system when errors occur.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintenance of automatic switchboards, electronic switching systems, red switches and telephone central offices
• Conduct preventive maintenance on vehicles and power generators

TRAINING
Ten weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part in the field.

Advanced Individual Training: 20 weeks, 3 days at Fort Gordon, GA

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Maintaining communication network equipment and switches
• Operating and installing communication equipment
• Operating diagnostic equipment specific to network switches

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in working with network equipment and switches
• Ability to apply electronic concepts
• General understanding of math and physics
• Strong solving-problem skills

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Surveillance & Communications (SC): 105
Electronics (EL): 102

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
255N Network Management Technician

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in many businesses that use communication networks.