Fiber Optic Maintenance Technician

PHYSICAL STANDARDS :

The Position requires:

1. Wearing personal tool belt when needed on the job.
2. Lifting 50 pounds, unassisted, 20 times per day.
3. Constantly moving about on the feet.
4. Completing a full day’s assignment involving one or more of the following: bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching over head and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.
5. Operating aerial lifts.
6. Wearing all personal protective equipment at all times as required by the specific task: eye and face protection, leather work boots, hand protection, head protection, respirator, arc flash protection, etc.
7. Climbing and working from all types of ladders: step ladders up to 14’, “A” frame ladders, and all size extension ladders.
8. Capable of carrying and relocating up to a 12’ step ladder by one’s self.
9. Operating company vehicles with manual or automatic transmission.
10. Working a 40 hour work week, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required.
11. Possession of good hearing, normal or corrected.
12. Possession of good vision, normal or corrected.
13. Positive identification of wiring colors.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of intelligent transportation systems equipment.

• Repairs copper-wired, fiber-optic (fusion splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and repair), and wireless communication systems related to intelligent transportation systems equipment.

• Tests intelligent transportation systems equipment using detection software and a variety of testing devices such as multi-meters, meggars, GPS equipment, and oscilloscopes.

• Interprets blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams for the purpose of diagnosing intelligent transportation systems equipment.

• Applies the standards, principles, and practices of the department safety manual, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the National Electrical Code.

• Responds to emergencies relating to problems and situations involving intelligent transportation system equipment.

• Transfers data to and from field unit devices such as CCTV cameras, radar detection devices, dynamic message signs, and other field equipment.

• Detects, locates, and marks out underground utilities.

• Operates motorized equipment such as an aerial lift device with extended arm for purposes of repairing and replacing intelligent transportation systems equipment.

The preceding covers the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties that may be required from day to day.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The positions requires:

1. Working in extreme weather conditions and elements, indoor or outdoor, including heat, cold, rain, mud, dust and snow depending on the job location.
2. Potential short term “out of town” work.

3. Working in and around restricted/confined spaces, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics, clean-rooms, raised metal floors or excavations.
4. Working on or around slippery or uneven surfaces.
5. Working in or around ditches, trenches and excavations.
6. Working in and around exposures typical of a heavy construction site.
7. Working from various heights of up to 120’ via ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other safe work platforms/areas.

As a Federal Contractor, it is the policy of Stansell Electric Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that applicants are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities & females encouraged to apply.
TN Drug Free Workplace conducting pre-employment, post-accident and random drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time