Fiber Technician

Description

CEC is one of the top specialty subcontractors in the country and as a quickly growing company, we are always looking for passionate, talented, and creative people to join our team’s roster. If you are looking for a challenge that will lead you to the next level of your career, you have found the right place. CEC Facilities Group is an innovative specialty services trade provider that is committed to its employees and their career growth. With the rapid expansion of our company, we need passionate and motivated individuals to join our team.

Position Summary

In this role, you will splice & test fiber optic cables in aerial, underground, and indoor physical field environments. The position will need to have attention to detail regarding setting up splice locations, termination points, splice quality, work environment safety and general fiber optic construction. This position will be subject to workdays, nights, weekends, and holiday work will also be required. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Splicing on new construction and restoration projects for a variety of cable types (loose tube, ribbon, micro, OPGW, etc). Active splicing activity in cables with both dark fiber and lit services.
• Conduct and validate testing of all network equipment to ensure adherence to all requirements and equipment manufacturer’s specifications.
• Work with the Network Operations Center for final acceptance and testing of all newly installed equipment and rings. Tests include validation of all provisioning, all alarm monitoring to the NMS (Network Management System), and network switch protection.
• Work with fiber optic related test equipment including OTDR, OLTS, power meters, visual fault locator, etc.
• Perform site survey of remote locations to ensure quality installation of all racks, fiber cable, etc. Report any and all defects to the fiber manager and /or OSP Field Engineers.
• Label and tag all equipment and cabling according to Network Engineering Diagrams.
• Perform advanced analysis and troubleshooting of problems / issues while assisting customer.
• Participate in on-call rotation schedule for nights and weekends.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned.
• Perform both hardware and software updates and/or changes to remote site equipment as necessary.

• Complete and maintain hard copy and/or electronic records of work completed on various assignments including, but not limited to, splice diagrams, patch panels, and test results.
• Interface with customers and carriers in support of service delivery and assurance.
• Work independently for extended periods of time.
• Respond to customer troubles on 24-hour basis.
• Work closely with the Inspectors, Engineering, and customers.

Other Education, Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• One (3) years of experience in the splicing, testing, installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic networks and/or Outside Plant fiber experience. Or a minimum of two (2) years of field experience.
• Prior work experience with base station equipment, NMS, equipment installation and maintenance, and experience in both the construction, installation and maintenance phases preferred.
• Prior use of Volt/Ohm meter, RF power meter, frequency sweep equipment, spectrum analyzer, fault locating equipment and battery conductance meters preferred.
• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) preferred.
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred.
• Experience splicing ribbon and loose tube cables.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational/administrative skills.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Solid written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service skills with a strong problem-solving approach.
• Possession or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operation (e.g., vehicle with bucket lift).
• Knowledge of fiber optics termination panels.
• Will be required to travel to customer and/or project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions over 90% of the time.
• Position requires on call rotation involvement.
• Will be operating DOT registered vehicles.
• Must be in compliance with DOT regulations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be physically fit to endure the daily activity involved with the job. May work inside or outside. Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, works in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position may require work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, roadside construction, including portable sanitary facilities. Splicing work may be performed in a confined splice trailer or other available space. The work may often be performed near busy city, state or federal streets and highways. Employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, etc.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
2. Sit for long periods of time while driving.
3. Lift or move up to 50 pounds. Constantly move about on the feet.
4. Climb ladders of all types.
5. Complete full day assignments involving overhead work.
6. Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use.
7. Must be capable of securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.
8. Possess good vision, normal or corrected.
9. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
10. Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.
11. Must be able to positively identify different colors of wiring, conduits, and fiber optics.
12. Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.
13. Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. This position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, this position may be required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts.
14. Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.
15. Ability to climb poles and work at heights up to and exceeding 30 feet.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a military veteran, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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