Fiber Technician

Fiber Technician

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Onsite in Lakeland, FL

Our utilities client is looking for an experienced Fiber Tech. This position implements fiber optic cable routes pertaining to construction, installation, and splicing for network and customer work orders. Obtains material via provided work orders and purchase orders, follow detailed construction and/or splicing instructions and method of procedure for all installations and service-affecting projects. Constructs and/or configure the appropriate fiber facilities by following detailed work orders. Notifies supervisor of low or inadequate fiber facilities via as-builts and makes recommendations from on-site observations. Helps maintain fiber optic facility records by providing detailed updates after the work orders have been implemented.

Essential Functions

• Implements, installs, tests, splices, and maintains ground and aerial fiber optic cable routes.
• Helps manage network projects by ensuring work orders are completed on schedule.
• Provides site inspection and as-builts for both new and maintenance projects.
• Performs route surveillance.
• Helps produce preliminary engineering and costs by gathering information as needed to support engineering.
• Schedules splicing based on network and customer requirements.
• Evaluates and certifies carriers, equipment vendors, contractors, new technology, etc.
• Provides technical support to operations and installation, personnel, and other departments as necessary.
• Maintains Telecom engineering standards and procedures via good construction, installation, and splicing practices.
• Performs minimal supervisory functions for newer, less experienced technicians.
• Performs special projects and other duties as may be assigned by Fiber Optic Supervisor.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is Mission Critical.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED and Technical or Trade School Course Certification(s) pertaining to Fiber Installation, Splicing, and/or Testing.
• Four (4) years of experience in Telecom.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of the telecommunications industry with necessity in fiber splicing and testing and aerial and underground construction methods.
• In-depth knowledge of voice and data communications.
• Ability to quickly solve problems as they arise.
• Experience in being able to locate underground infrastructure, including routes that contain di-electric fiber optic cables.
• Experience in being able to complete mechanical and fusion splicing.
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting, and providing acceptance testing of fiber optic routes.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal abilities and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deal effectively with the stress of a rapidly changing environment.
• Experience in operating equipment related to construction, cable locating, and fiber splicing and testing.
• Have a professional understanding of PC’s to retrieve work orders, project plans, and produce as-builts.
• Experience in understanding and implementing outside plant networks and work orders as they pertain to construction, cable installation, and splicing.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• Requires manual labor work that involves walking or standing most of the time, exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly, keyboard operations, and manipulating tools/wires.
• The job risks exposure to heights, toxic chemicals, traffic, moving machinery, extreme cold or heat, electrical shock, adverse weather conditions, bright/dim light, fumes, noxious odors, dusts, pollen, wet humid conditions, and extreme noise levels.