OSP Construction L3

About the role

OSP Technicians will assist in managing the day-to-day operations of fiber optic drop cable installations, both aerial and buried. This role involves scheduling drop installs based on sales department directives, performing quality inspections, running splitter jumpers, testing lights at the NID, updating GIS mapping tools, and documenting all connections in Smartsheets.

Responsibilities

• Schedule contractors according to sales department directives
• Inspect the installation of both aerial and buried drops
• Document changes in GIS mapping tools and update WebTop
• Document all connections and units placed in Smartsheets
• Operate hand tools, computer, iPad, GIS mapping tools, VFL, OTDR, Power Meter
• Run fiber optic jumpers, label fiber optic jumpers, and document every connection in Smartsheets
• Inspect both aerial and buried mainline routes and existing drops while in the field
• Operate fusion splice machine and install splices on connectors
• Understand SyncGlobal marking standards and know how to operate line locating equipment
• Work independently or cooperatively with supervision as part of a team
• Keep supervisor informed of progress, problems, and safety concerns
• Make improvements in safety, locating, or construction

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 3 years of experience with fiber splicing, testing, labeling, and documentation
• Experience with utility construction, trenching, digging, aerial and underground construction, and fiber optic cable installation
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as HDD horizontal directional drills, backhoe, mini excavator, etc.
• Railroad Safety Training, Competent Person, Confined Space, First Aid, DOT Flagging, DOT Physical Card

Skills

• Distinguish colors and read fine print
• Communicate verbally and in writing
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Safely drive company vehicles while pulling trailers
• Have the ability to learn new skills both on the job and in the classroom
• Lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Listen well and speak clearly
• Perform manual labor, digging, climbing, pulling cable, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, and bending to floor
• Work long hours doing manual labor outdoors in all types of weather
• Willing and able to work long hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required by the workload
• Use industry-specific tools
• Climb ladders safely by maintaining balance and carrying material while climbing
• Climb poles safely by maintaining balance