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. Full benefits available after 30 days of employment. Full-time, direct hire position.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Cabling & Termination

• Must have basic copper termination skills
• Install a work area outlet for the 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)
• Terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. 3DNX)
• Terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber
• Install fan-out kits including buffer tube
• Calculate the 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 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
• Troubleshoot 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 & Mental Requirements

• 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 the 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

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools
• Must be proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure)
• Must have Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS)
• Must be able to 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)
• Must be 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 & Schedule

• Pay range: Min USD $26.00/Hr. to Max USD $30.00/Hr.
• Workplace Type: Onsite

Benefits

• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs