Telecom Technician - OSP

DOE Savannah River Site (SRS) processes and stores nuclear materials in support of national defense and U.S. nuclear nonproliferation efforts. The site also develops and deploys technologies to improve the environment and treat solid and liquid nuclear and hazardous waste left from the Cold War. As a Subcontractor to Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), Amentum Technology Inc. (ATI) provides telecommunications system operation and maintenance services as well as site operator services at SRS. This position supports the operation and maintenance program managing voice and data services at the Savannah River site.

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair copper and fiber cables (multimode/single mode) and terminals in aerial, buried, underground, and buildings at SRS in support of the SRNS O&M Telecommunications contract.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, splice, and manage materials for outside plant copper and fiber cables and terminals.
• Locate underground cable for interference.
• Install fiber-optic splice cabinets and enclosures.
• Execute all Outside Plant (OSP) activities for Work Orders (WO) and trouble tickets.
• Assist cable placement engineers in field verification of cables, cable routes, conduit, and telecommunication manholes as they relate to specific requirements.
• Maintain splicing and testing equipment.
• Perform tests using Optical Time Domain Reflector (OTDR) and power meters.
• Provide new cable information when new facilities are added and update site drawings accordingly.
• Work in manholes and outdoors.
• Operate forklift (preferred but not required).

Requirements

• Outside Plant Fiber and Copper knowledge.
• Cat 5e and Cat 6a cabling knowledge for installation, termination, and repair.
• Single mode and Multimode Fiber installation and termination knowledge.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a current driver’s license.
• Must pass an alcohol and substance abuse test.
• Must be able to obtain DOE Clearance.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Able to work in manholes and outdoors.
• Able to distinguish colors for large copper and fiber counts.
• Able to splice large count copper/fiber cable.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand on your feet for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Certified Outside Plant Certification (preferred).
• Light Brigade Certification (preferred).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Pay

$42/hour

Schedule

0700–1730