What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Optic Technician position at CCI Systems, Inc.?
Why Astrea? We are a division of CCI Systems, Inc., an Employee-Owned Telecommunications Company based in Iron Mountain, MI with 60 years of industry knowledge and experience. Our business is focused on bringing High-speed Internet, TV, and Telephone services to those who choose small-town living. Our outstanding team-based work culture and environment has allowed us to grow, develop, and retain long-term employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, flexibility, paid on the job training, overtime, professional development, and inspire you to be bold, yet accountable. We value our employee’s hard work and determination and REWARD results all while having fun!
Our mission is to make life better by connecting people through innovative communication systems.
We are seeking a Fiber Optic Technician to perform all duties related to fiber splicing, termination, restoration, and testing in each of our markets. Training will be provided in all areas to ensure the technician has all the skills to provide a superior service to our customers.
Responsibilities
- Splice and repair fiber optic cables using single and mass fusion equipment.
- Terminate fiber with pig tails or Unicam components.
- Test fiber using Optical Time Domain (OTDR) or power meter and light source, testing with a light identifier.
- Install required splice capsules and hardware with attention to detail and workmanship.
- Physically install Network devices and act as smart-hands for Netops team to turn up and troubleshoot circuits.
- Maintain existing plant without causing signal failure interruptions.
- Maintain test documentation.
- Maintain accurate as-built splicing documentation.
- Assist with fiber design solutions via documentation on hand or real-time on-site information.
- Maintain project tracking information (production sheets, time sheets, and customer required paperwork).
- Maintain testing, splice equipment, trailers, and vehicles.
- Complete certification testing of fiber optic systems as required.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
- OTN cabinet maintenance as required.
- Various other duties as assigned by Director of Astrea Engineering.
Who are we looking for?
- 3-5 years fiber splicing experience preferred, willing to train the right candidate.
- Proficient with MS Office and other Web-based applications.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Highly independent, self-starter, responsible and attentive to detail.
- Mechanically inclined.
- Proficient in the use of all test and splicing equipment.
- Understand construction prints and splice schematics.
- Ability to work aloft up to 50’ in a bucket truck, ladder, and/or climb utility poles.
- Ability to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously while working efficiently, effectively, and independently under minimal supervision.
- Consistently demonstrate the values of the company through all personal acts and lead others to conform to these behaviors.
Shift is full-time, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 7:00 am – 5:00 pm CST but must be willing to work outside of normal business hours as required.
Additional Information
- Up to 40% overnight travel throughout Wisconsin may be required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as well as completion of DOT physical.
- Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
- Able and willing to participate in 24/7 emergency restoration program, which includes call out pay and hourly premium when deployed.
CCI Systems, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.