Fiber Optic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for installing and maintaining new and existing fiber.

Pay Range: Dependent upon directly related work experience.

Essential duties & responsibilities:

· Prep, tray, and splice fiber optic cables ranging from 1 single fiber up to 432 count fiber to include ribbon and loose tube

· Ribbonize loose tube fiber

· Identify and access fibers in an existing splice enclosure

· Perform mid-sheath and splice fibers in an active network

· Respond to network outages and perform required repairs

· Install termination panels in a central office on customer premise

· Utilize optical testing equipment such as OTDR, Power Meter, Fiber Identifier, and Fiber Scope

· Follow fiber splicing documentation

· Provide as-builds as required

· Maintain safe work environment by following policy and procedures, codes, behavior standards, and legal regulations

· Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with customers and vendors

· Perform other duties as required

Mandatory knowledge, skills, abilities and other qualifications

· Ability to read splicing matrix and design drawings

· Ability to utilize MS Excel, other software, applications, or equivalent to document and retrieve splice information

· Ability to operate a bucket truck

· Highly organized and detail oriented

· Critical thinking skills

· Ability to comprehend, process and apply both verbal and written skills appropriate to the job

· Ability to detect errors, determine causes, and make corrections as appropriate

· Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

· A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers

Experience

· Knowledge of operating and using fiber optic splice equipment

· Knowledge of fiber optic theory which includes fiber loss connector types and the different types of fibers

* Willing to provide hands on training, experience is a plus, but not necessary

Physical Requirements

· Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat, and lift 50lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools, and boxes

· Must be able to stand for long periods of time on various types of surfaces

· May be required to work long and unpredictable hours and some weekends

· Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather

· Ability to climb and work at different elevations/ heights (for example, ladders, poles, bucket trucks) that may exceed 18 feet

· Must have a clean driving record and maintain a current insurable driver’s license

· Position may require travel

Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.