Fiber Optic Line Technician (FTTH)

Job description

The Fiber Optic (FTTH) Line Technician is responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining poles, cables, and conduits for cables. The position also involves the running of fiber optic cable in the telecommunications space, both aerial and in underground infrastructure, such as manholes and other duties as assigned. Fiber Optic (FTTH) Line Technician is responsible for maintaining the safety of the crew by providing direction regarding procedures, road safety, manhole safety and general on-site project oversight. Fiber Optic (FTTH) Line Technician is also responsible for the daily record keeping (Fiber route details, slack locations, splice locations, material inventory, DOT Vehicle Inspections, Tailboards, etc.). This position will require some travel within the region.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years telecommunications experience preferred, but not required
• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, year round
• Ability to work in confined spaces/at heights
• Ability to work an on-call schedule rotation as well as days/nights/overnights/weekends/holidays/overtime, as needed
• Ability to drive and operate a bucket truck with trailer
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to able to read maps (design), able to run assist wheel and figure 8 fiber
• Can successfully climb poles and be productive
• Build strand, lash cable and fiber and be able to handle basic pole transfers
• Must be able to load a lasher
• Exceptional time-management and attention to detail to complete all paperwork accurately and on-time
• This position will require some travel within the region, as needed

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining poles, cables, and conduits for cables
• Run fiber optic cable in the telecommunications space, both aerial and in underground infrastructure, such as manholes
• Maintain the safety of the crew by providing direction regarding procedures, road safety, manhole safety and general on-site project oversight
• Responsible for the daily record keeping (Fiber route details, slack locations, splice locations, material inventory, DOT Vehicle Inspections, Tailboards, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norwalk, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• lineman: 1 year (Required)
• Telecommunications: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $28