Network Fiber Technician - Outside Plant - Omaha, NE

About the role

Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet! As a Network Fiber Technician - Outside Plant in Omaha, NE, you will be responsible for terminating, splicing, bonding/grounding, documenting, and testing fiber optic cables within the systems fiber optic networks and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) for Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS), DSL, and Networking services
• Install and maintain Local Area Networks (LAN) and WiFi networks
• Install and maintain network interface devices (NID) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT)
• Perform skilled troubleshooting from the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) to the demarcation point including CPE
• Respond to trouble tickets within acceptable company timeframe standards
• Install Outside Plant (OSP) facilities according to engineered work orders or service orders
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and major repairs to distribution systems
• Perform cable/fiber testing and splicing
• Locate fiber optic cabling
• Record and report all record changes immediately
• Complete inventory replenish requests as needed
• Ability to work other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One to two years in the telecommunications industry or related experience
• Some trade school training is desired
• Able to be professional with customers and fellow associates
• Meet key performance metrics
• Physical ability to work in various conditions including, but not limited to adverse weather conditions
• Physical ability to work from a kneeling or standing position for long periods of time
• Physical ability to climb ladders with proper equipment up to 25 feet
• Able to lift and carry loads of up to 75lbs including ladder
• Able to operate and maintain company vehicle/equipment safely and professionally including a DOT certified bucket truck and trailer
• Operate and maintain company vehicle/equipment safely and professionally including a DOT certified bucket truck and trailer
• Able to work with basic hand tools and other specialized equipment with training
• Able to work from other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to work other duties as assigned

Skills

• Ability to work from a kneeling or standing position for long periods of time
• Ability to climb ladders with proper equipment up to 25 feet
• Able to lift and carry loads of up to 75lbs including ladder
• Able to operate and maintain company vehicle/equipment safely and professionally including a DOT certified bucket truck and trailer
• Able to work with basic hand tools and other specialized equipment with training
• Able to work from other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 80% of Medical premiums paid for by the company
• Company-paid Disability and Life insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401(k) company match dollar for dollar up to 6%
• Equipment and resources provided on day one
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development programs
• Associate perks and discounts
• Discounted MetroNet service in our serviceable area
• Opportunities for advancement

Total Rewards

• Opportunities for advancement

Job specific perks

• Paid training at MetroNet University
• Company-paid logo attire/uniform
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Cell phone allowance
• DOT Certification
• OSHA Certification
• On-Call Pay