Fiber Technician

Qualifications

• Combination of work experience and/or technical training in an industry-related trade certification or education program
• Experience in installing and repairing fiber optic lines
• Installing new lines above ground on poles or underground and repairing existing lines
• Aerial experience preferred
• Experience with Jetting Fiber
• Excellent manual dexterity and able to see different colors
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures
• Proven ability to guide safe work practices in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project quality, schedule, and budget
• Experience operating and performing work in a bucket truck, man-lift, etc. (preferred)
• Valid Iowa Driver’s License
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet)
• The ability to work with little supervision while following safety policies and procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment, and adding to a safe and positive team environment is a must.

What You Will Be Joining

• Fiber, coax, and copper splicing and activation
• Provide fiber splicing services such as hot cut work, emergency testing, and restoration
• Provide complete Outside Plant Splicing (OSP) and Inside Plant Splicing (ISP) fiber splicing services
• Long Haul Aerial or Underground Entrance Cabinets Distribution Panels New Builds & Extensions System Cutovers Hot Cuts Mid Sheath Laterals Retrofit/Upgrade Splicing Overbuild Full System Splicing Fusion / Mechanical splicing Emergency Restoration Audit Inspection Service / Reel Testing Troubleshoot; Test with OTDR and Power Meter

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• CDL Assistance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Company provided uniforms
• 401k match
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

Work Expectations

• Standard Work Week: Monday-Friday; 7 am – 5 pm; Weekend work may be required with little or no notice; work schedule determined by season, weather, deadlines, and availability of work.
• Travel: at times, the employee may be assigned to a job site where several overnight stays are required
• Environment Conditions: at times will be exposed to various contaminants, like exhausted vapors, gas/diesel fumes, and dust; be subjected to noisy conditions; diverse weather conditions, including high heat (over 90°), freezing conditions (below 15°), and all forms of precipitation (high humidity/snow/rain)

Job Type

• Full-time

Pay

• $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Year round work

Work Location

• In person

Ability to Commute

• Grimes, IA 50111 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Grimes, IA 50111: Relocate before starting work (Required)