What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Optic Technician position at Phynx Fiber/Kingdom Telephone Company?
General Summary
Installs, maintains, and services customer premises equipment and outside facilities.
Essential Job Functions
- Installs new services and equipment for subscribers by installing fiber jumpers at customer premise.
- Maintains and repairs existing equipment by using test sets to locate line trouble. Determines necessary repairs which may include repairing wiring, station protectors, ground connections, running new wires and replacing jacks, lids and pedestals as needed.
- Completes all installation and repair related forms and reports.
- Confers with customers to further determine problems and acceptable resolutions.
- Installs and maintains equipment for diversified telco services including fiber services.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned by Management.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of basic electronics, specification sheets and circuit diagrams.
- Skill in operating service equipment including various hand tools and testing equipment.
- Ability to communicate with co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets, and operating and maintenance instruction manuals.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to evaluate, test and repair sophisticated equipment.
- Ability to improve or redesign procedures for specific installation/repair problems.
- Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions using information at hand.
- Ability to effectively function as a team player.
- Highly motivated and a self-starter.
- Must have Class E Driver’s License
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 to 5 years of telecommunications schooling or equivalent work experience.
Job Location:
Auxvasse, MO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $30