Fiber splicingTechnician

Fiber Optic splicerTechnician

Job Description:

Seeking a full-time fiber splicing technician responsible for maintenance and installation of new and existing fiber optics facilities. It includes Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) OSP facilities as well as provisioning electronics.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of all organizational policies.
• Ensures all installation work is done according to quality standards
• Access the fiber optic splicer enclosure and splice the necessary fibers
• Install fiber optic cables and CAT 5/6 cables. Identify and document all cables and boxes correctly.
• Perform testing and turn-ups of subscriber drops in both inside and outside plant environment
• Planning and acquiring supply needs
• Read, understand, and updated building drawings
• Running of phone and data cables, including fiber optic, audio, video, and security camera cabling
• Accurately OTDR test fiber (multimode and single mode) cables to required certification
• Test, diagnose and correct copper and optical fiber problems
• Maintain and reference industry standards including ANSI, EIAITIA and local and Low Voltage Code
• Work safely at all times utilizing the necessary Personal Protection Equipment
• Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to, documenting test results and as-built, maintaining log books, providing labor summary reports, etc.
• Ability to properly instruct other technicians on techniques, works, etc., as needed to keep project work flowing
• Possess a high level of independent judgment within established procedures
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor

Qualifications, Technical Skills, and/or Experience:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Finger & wrist dexterity & hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to work from heights such as man lifts, scissor lifts & rooftops utilizing proper fall protection.
• Ability to use small hand tools.
• Ability to use power tools.
• Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift to 75 lbs., and drive a vehicle.
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint
• FO Testing – OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer) / PM (Power Meter) & LS (Light Source) Testing Ability to properly install both copper and fiber optic cables
• Ability to properly terminate copper & fiber cable (Cat5e, Cat6, single-mode, multi-mode etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve Telecommunications and Data/IT equipment issues as well as equipment maintenance within a designated territory.
• Fusion Splicing
• Cable & enclosure prep: bonding & grounding of all cables when necessary
• Aerial & underground splicing and cable installation
• Knowledge on fiber-optic networks and terms such as GPON, FTTH, FTTB, etc.
• Ability to properly create and install labels.

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree or equivalent work experience
• Valid Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• 2-5 years’ experience installing and maintain fiber optic products and services
• Certified Fiber Optic Technician is a plus

Personal Qualities:

• Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make a sound decision.
• Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems.
• Results-focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at times competing priorities.
• Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, to help facilitate the sharing of information between people within the company and our clients.
• Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to noisy or dusty conditions; chemicals & solvents; mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards.

Contact Timothy Taylor @ 605-305-3821

Salary : $20 - $25