FIBER TECHNICIAN

Duties And Responsibilities

• Able to efficiently take a project from initial start to final closeouts with minimal to no supervision
• Keep projects on schedule by planning your work and working your plan
• Mentor less experienced teammates on crew
• Manage and maintain company issued vehicles and equipment including fusion machines, OTDR, Power meters, light sources, trucks and trailers, etc
• Remain compliant and up-to-date with DOT regulations, licensing, technician fiber optic certifications, and all equipment calibration requirements
• Ability to read, interpret, input, and analyze information with a high degree of accuracy and completeness
• Perform unsupervised fiber optic testing (trouble shooting), reading and understanding OTDR & Power meter reports
• Operate technical equipment, including but not limited to computer, OTDR and fusion splicing and testing equipment for both single and ribbon fiber
• Knowledge of and understanding RUS units to be able to input production into company proprietary software
• Document work performed; track and communicate daily production and materials used
• Be included in an emergency on-call restoration schedule

Essential Education And Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License and DOT health card
• 5+ years experience
• Ability to work independently or in group settings
• In depth knowledge of prepping, splicing, terminating, and testing fiber optic components and cable plants
• Knowledge of TIA/EIA, NEC codes and standards, and FOT certified a plus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, detail oriented
• Extensive knowledge of telecommunications network infrastructure, with proven skillset prepping/building various splice cases, fiber panels, proficiency with fiber testing, and processing close out packages based on customer specific requirements
• Handling/opening various types of fiber cable, routing fibers into splice trays, panels, and/or cabinets
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to related construction processes
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment utilized in splicing fiber
• Ability to operate company vehicles and properly tow/back-up trailers
• Willingness to travel
• Experience operating and performing work in a bucket truck, man-lift is a plus

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, etc
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Must be able to identify color

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance
• Paid Time Off, paid Holidays
• Traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Training and development opportunities
• Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program
• Commercial Driver’s License obtainment program