What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Optic Technician position at Wide Effect?
Key Responsibilities:
- Enhance and upgrade existing network installations
- Install fiber optic connections across residential, commercial, and enterprise environments
- Terminate and manage fiber optic cables
- Accurately document all network installations
- Perform audits and inspections on newly completed network construction projects
- Repair and restore damaged network infrastructure
- Deploy additional network cabinets and node sites as needed
- Provide an exceptional customer experience in all interactions
- Exhaust all troubleshooting and repair options before pausing work orders
- Work closely with dispatch and leadership to identify and resolve issues that could hinder project completion
Skills and Qualifications:
- Reliable and punctual, adhering to the company dress code
- Ability to maintain a clean and safe work vehicle and environment
- Experience with 802.11 Wireless Networking installation and troubleshooting (preferred)
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the role
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Vocational training or an apprenticeship background (preferred)
- Valid Class E Driver’s License (required)
- Physical ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs while carrying materials weighing 40-60 pounds
- Willingness to travel to various job locations, with up to four hours of travel per day
- Ability to work in diverse temperatures and weather conditions
- Proficiency in navigating and inspecting all areas of a job site under various conditions, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, and stretching
- Awareness of common construction site hazards
- Ability to differentiate colors, shades, and brightness levels
- Flexibility to adapt to changing job requirements and schedules
Salary : $22 - $25
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