System Technician-FTTH

Summary :

Maintain and repair all aspects of the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network from the Hubsite and / or OTN cabinet to the passive network devices including any and all PON nodes and their associated power supplies; assists with training and development of other System Technician-FTTH technicians; occasionally and with direction provides day-to-day engineering and operations support to the department.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed below :

• Assessment, maintenance and repairs for hubsite / OTN cabinet, outside FTTH distribution plant, and general plant components
• Maintain hubsite / OTN hardware and powering needs and maintenance
• Test FTTH, PON, and HFC plant and components using : Signal Level Meter (SLM), Volt-Ohm-Meter (VOM), OTDR, optical power meter, spectrum analyzer and compare findings with documentation
• Perform basic DC wiring from equipment to Telect panels
• Troubleshoot / repair problems with light, RF, AC, and DC portion of forward and reverse plant for transmission levels, signal losses and other interference
• Perform routine remote OLT setup and balancing, alignment and adjustment of passive components and equipment used to process signals from the OLT to any subscriber port and / or subscriber ONT
• Perform basic underground and aerial construction duties associated with PON (DWDM) operations such as replacement of defective / damaged optical splitters and subscriber ports
• Maintains, repairs and replaces optical components of the remote OLT
• Perform routine business subscriber connection duties such as running / hanging fiber drop and utilize handheld splicer to complete connections
• Performs and / or assists with emergency fiber restoration.
• Performs analysis of system performance reports and subsequent preventive and remedial activities
• Understand / apply FCC and NESC technical standards, including performing FCC required testing
• Identify and report all incidents of noncompliance (FCC, NESC, OSHA and WOW! standards)
• Perform networking related troubleshooting including SQC test, trace route and speed test
• Perform Power Supply installation, maintenance and repair and have a basic understanding of our Continuity PS status monitoring system
• Perform Field Ops-Engineering walkouts
• Maintain excellent attendance and appearance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Experience / Skills Needed :

Computer Skills :

Physical Demands / Working Conditions :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran