Technician - OSP

Responsibilities

• Arrives on time and prepared to work on a daily basis with required tools and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Demonstrates an understanding of productivity and readily adapts to team suggestions to maximize accomplishments under time restrictions
• Comfortable working around other trades and helping to create a work environment that is mutually productive
• Maintains a safe and controlled environment while working in and around confined spaces, on the Right of Way, and in various assigned work sites
• Takes the initiative to keep work sites clean and organized throughout the workday
• Reads comprehension and adherence to written scopes of work and supporting documentation including engineered drawings, butterflies and a Bill of Material (BOM)
• Team player that coordinates and communicates activities with other employees, departments, and management

Qualifications

• Knowledge and adherence to best practices for installing fiber optic cables through various forms of conveyance is a must
• Proficient with handling multiple types of enclosures for housing fiber optic cabling in both outside plant and inside plant environments
• A solid understanding of best practices for cabling routing and diversity requirements as well as dressing standards and related materials are also essential
• Proficiency with basic hand tools including, but not limited to, snips, socket sets, screw drivers, pliers, wire cutters, strippers and crimpers
• Knowledge of cable installation practices including dressing, lacing, structured cabling implementation and simple network design including redundancy concepts
• Knowledge to operate scissor lifts, cable tuggers, bucket trucks and/or other simple machinery used in OSP installations
• Competency with technical devices and related software or applications to operate laptops, tablets and/or cell phones necessary to support work and communication in the field
• Understanding of basic termination methods for fiber optic cabling including mechanical splices, fusion splicing and related best practices for handling and cleaning various connectors
• Proficiency with basic labeling equipment, labeling best practices and organizational methods to ensure efficient completion and turnover per customer specifications
• Knowledge of various manufacturers and installation practices related to cabling conveyance including conduit, ladder rack, basket tray, fiber guide and innerduct
• Proficiency with common trouble shooting methods, cable testing processes and testing equipment, and validation documentation
• Good work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Pays close attention to detail and makes good, sound decisions based on information given
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and retirement savings options
• For Union employees, pay rates and benefit levels are determined by union classifications which are set by the union

Schedule

• Not specified

Pay

• Not specified