Level II Data Center Fiber Splicing Technician

To be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be ALL IN to support the company’s mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION: We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success.

About the role

ADB is a nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, Critical Infrastructure, and Engineering. Our customer-centric approach has ensured long-term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset, ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority.

ADB is seeking a Level II Technician to provide mid-level support on various data center projects within the ADB Technology group. This role will assist with the installation of servers and networking equipment in a fast-paced data center environment. The ideal candidate will have intermediate technical experience, be dependable, customer and quality-centric, have a strong belief in safety, a strong work ethic, and an ALL IN attitude to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Support Data Center, ISP and OSP projects in a variety of customer facilities nationwide, with the ability to determine equipment needs, cable route, cable direction, safety best practices, and perform splicing functions within a live customer facility
• Accurately inventory and install various IT hardware including, but not limited to backboards, connecting blocks, racks, patch panels, and fiber enclosures
• Maintain proper inventory of equipment and consumable stock to ensure projects are completed timely
• Possess advanced knowledge and skillsets to utilize various hand tools to complete splices including diagonal cutters, razor blades, ribbon splitters, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, splice matrices, cable pathway matrices, and drawings to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled
• Perform mid-level OTDR and power meter testing with full understanding of equipment results regarding fiber specifications per job for customer test data reporting and deliverables
• Perform mid-level splicing/testing equipment maintenance and report any issues that require equipment to be sent to the manufacturer for repair or calibration
• Perform mid-level fiber and copper cable installation including single and/or ribbon splices, aerial, underground, ISP cable routing, cable termination, assembly, and dressing to satisfy customer requirements
• Possess a full understanding of cable color code and large cable count numbering; create labels for installed equipment and cables to ensure satisfactory customer deliverables
• Add and remove non-powered cables and equipment following the scope of the project, with the ability to install cable pathways (i.e., J-hooks, support rings, cable slings, cable trays, ladder racks, etc.) and ground/bond IT equipment
• Perform basic cable relocations and hot cuts while maintaining cable organization
• Ability to install and/or research installation procedures for all splicing enclosures
• Read and process test results and problem solve basic issues identified during troubleshooting using test equipment software
• Consistently meet production expectations, ensuring company and customer property cleanliness and quality standards are met
• Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, responding timely to critical situations or emergency outages with a sense of urgency, to offer customer-centric solutions as problems arise
• Possess full understanding of safety risks, constantly assess potential safety hazards, while working in a safety-sensitive position and adhering to all ADB and customer safety requirements and standards
• Perform other position duties when requested

Requirements

• 100% Travel Ability Nationwide
• A strong belief in ZERO- Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
• A high level of customer centricity
• Strong work ethic with an ALL-IN attitude
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced/high volume environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
• Leadership skills- ability to lead and motivate a team to meet project goals
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of cable installation and/or splicing experience strongly preferred
• OSHA 10 certification preferred (ability to obtain upon hire required)
• Man lifts and CPR certification preferred (ability to obtain upon hire required)
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card strongly preferred
• Valid driver license required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Work Environment

• This role will support Data Center, ISP and OSP Projects in a variety of customer facilities nationwide
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.
• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels while onsite
• When working on site, will be required to wear common protective or safety equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and steel-toed boots

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $26/hr and may vary based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.