Fiber Technician

Description

POSITION: Fiber Technician

LOCATION: Rochester, NY

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

As a Fiber technician, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic cables and networks. Your main functions include quality and safe installation, performing network tests, troubleshooting connectivity issues, fiber splicing and other technical job duties. 

Core Values:

The candidate’s values should be in alignment with TSC’s Core Values of Dedication, Loyalty, Thoroughness & Work Ethic.

The candidate should have good verbal and written communication skills. At TSC, we constantly truthfully communicate with our customers, our crews and each other.

The candidate should be confident and knowledgeable in Fiber Construction Safety. At TSC, we get the job done because we are confident & knowledgeable.

TSC is looking for an accountable mature professional. We work with and strive to be accountable mature professionals.

TSC is looking for someone who wants to win. At TSC, we win for our customers, our crews and ourselves by consistently improving the safety focus, skills, habits and training of our management and workforce.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Install and splice fiber optic cables in various environments (indoor, outdoor, aerial, underground).
• Splice fiber optic cables using fusion or mechanical splicing techniques.
• Perform fiber optic tests using specialized equipment (OTDR, optical power meter, visual fault locators).
• Troubleshoot and resolve fiber optic network issues, including connectivity and performance problems.
• Document network configurations, fiber splicing and other technical duties.
• Understand and strictly adhere to safety and quality guidelines without deviation.
• Observe and report possible compound equipment defects or hazards.
• Collaborate with team members to plan and execute fiber optic projects efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure that Job Safety Assessment (JSA) requirements are identified, documented, and followed.
• Accurately and timely documentation of job costs, including labor hours and material.
• Read customer network plans and drawings and execute scope of work per the customer’s specifications.
• Self-motivated and good time management, able to work with little supervision at times and still meet all required duties.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing TSC and OSHA standards and procedures.
• The candidates’ values should be in alignment with TSC’s Core Values of Dedication, Loyalty, Thoroughness and Good Work Ethic.
• The candidate should have good verbal and written communication skills.
• The candidate should be confident and knowledgeable about Fiber Construction Safety.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be knowledgeable on Fiber installation site builds.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean MVR required.
• Up to date Industry certifications.
• OSHA 10
• ICP/OSP Training (inside plant, outside plant)
• First-aid/CPR/bloodborne pathogen
• Hazard Awareness
• Bucket Truck Training 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb utility poles and other tall structures, with a load of up to 75 pounds while working at altitudes of 50 feet.
• Ability to lift and carry materials that weigh up to 75 pounds for 8 hours per work day.
• Must be able to work at heights from an aerial work platform (AWP) such as man-lifts, boom trucks and other approved equipment.
• Ability to identify all colors associated with telecommunications cable and equipment indicator lights.
• Ability to connect and disconnect various sizes and types of electronic connectors
• Ability to push and pull materials and equipment for extended periods of time.
• Perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
• Ability to drive long distances on and off road.
• Ability to perform these duties in all weather conditions and climates including heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Ability to work in remote and challenging locations and environments.
• Position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Equal Opportunity:

TSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TSC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.