Technician II - Fiber

About the role

The Technician II - Fiber is responsible for all aspects of Fiber, including but not limited to installing, terminating, testing, and splicing.

Responsibilities

• Cabling & Termination
• Basic copper termination skills
• Install work area outlets, modular furniture, and wall jacks (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 tests on 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 & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. 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
• Complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time, specifically, timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers and others as required
• Complete any other duties as assigned
• Testing
• Test using an OTDR, Fluke DTX 180
• Truss troubleshooting using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end, and Network-wide
• Splicing
• 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 splices

Qualifications

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

Education, Certification, License, And Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Proficient with the listed tools
• Proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure)
• Experience in Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems (OTDR & PMLS)
• Meet IES driving standards policy
• Prefer 5-7 years of experience in Fiber
• Prefer Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA)
• Prefer Data Center installation experience
• Prefer Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience
• Prefer OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing)
• Able to use the following trade Tools: Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves, punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, and Krone/3M/BIX.

Pay

Min USD $24.00/Hr. Max USD $28.00/Hr.

Schedule

Onsite