Fiber Optic Technician

As a Fiber Optic Technician for Kit Carson Internet, you will serve customers by installing and servicing systems and products

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for the testing of fiber optic cable; along with displaying and interpreting results for the purpose of analyzing and documenting fiber optic links. Ability to operate the following devices:
• Responsible for successfully joining optical fibers using a fusion splicer. Attaining a low loss splice through a proficient cleave (cut) and splice is required
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Understanding and Knowledge of system design and map layout.
• Ability to operate walk behind trencher, knowledge of the NM811 rules and state laws pertaining to trenching.
• Ability to safely operate a bucket truck
• After attaining Pole Climbing Certification, complete splicing through pole climbing.
• Travel extensively through our service area
• Must be available for weekend, night shifts, on call duty, emergency calls or on demand appointments as required or directed by Company representatives or answering service; responding as required and/or directed
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule in order to meet customer demands/schedule
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Perform other duties as assigned
• (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer) - measures end-to-end loss, point losses such as splices, connectors and fiber breaks
• - displays system loss over the fiber and both end connectors
• Basic smartphone and computer skills
• All other duties as needed.

What you bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator’s license and a driving record that permits coverage under the Cooperative’s vehicle insurance policy. CDL preferred but not required.
• Fiber and installation experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English), preferred.

The foregoing position description is not limiting nor is it all-inclusive of the duties to which an incumbent employee may be assigned. In order to ensure maximum workforce flexibility and efficiency, to promote cross-training among positions, and to meet changing business needs, employees will be assigned to such differing and additional duties as are deemed necessary or desirable by management.

Apply online at: https://kitcarson.com/community/employment/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18