Technician I - Fiber 100% Full time traveler

About the Role

Full-time, direct hire position. Must be willing to be a 100% full-time traveler.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and splice fiber optic cabling
• Perform basic copper termination skills
• Install work area outlets for floor, modular furniture, and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks, mount faceplates and surface mount boxes correctly, adhere to IES COMMUNICATIONS labeling standards)
• Build closets (mount and install backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic, and hardware)
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required
• Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels)
• Perform testing, continuity test horizontal and riser cable, use of volt-ohmmeter, troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable
• Install LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP connectors for both multi-mode & single-mode fiber
• Terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord
• Terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. Corning/Commscope, 3DNX)
• Terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber
• Install fan-out kits including buffer tube
• Calculate end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber
• Fully complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers, and others as required)
• Perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable
• Perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable
• Perform building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried
• Test using an OTDR and Fluke DTX 180
• Troubleshoot using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end-to-end and network-wide
• Complete any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s)
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools
• Must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s)
• Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s)
• Must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder, and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk very large job sites regularly
• Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed
• Regular attendance is mandatory

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 2-4 years of experience
• Proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure)
• Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS)
• Must be able to meet IES driving standards policy

Pay

Min USD $26.00/Hr. Max USD $26.00/Hr.

Benefits

Full benefits available after 30 days of employment.