Fiber Technician

Job Description

Job Description

NSTI is an Engineering, procurement and construction company that is working forward to build better communication throughout Alaska and beyond. Do you have Fiber experience? Splicing?

If you have 2+ years experience terminating and splicing and you enjoy working in a safety-critical environment, then look below and see if you qualify. NSTI is a choice company to work for, presenting integrity and quality through our performance across Alaska and beyond.

We focus on safety as a core value and motivate employees to take responsibility for themselves as well as their co-workers. Managing risk successfully is an integral part of our business and we require subcontractors to adhere to the same stringent safety standards that we set for ourselves.

If you are a diligent, focused, and proactive individual, we want you!

Education and Experience Required:

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Fiber Splicer Cert, preferred
• At least 1 year of fiber splicer experience
• Need to be comfortable with climbing heights
• Vocational or Apprenticeship training preferred.

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, and engineering drawings and/or cut sheets to determine work to be done in sequence of tasks.
• Repair or splice in new lines as needed to complete the testing and certification of the project.
• Install all passive and active devices, pedestals, and vaults and fiber splice cases required to house CAT-V equipment per customer requirements.
• Test fiber lines for balanced signal between points-continuity and fault.
• Read and understand site plans, maps, diagrams, designs, and prints needed to support project(s).
• Optimize new Nodes and splice in node splits to reduce capacity.
• Ability to safely utilize bucket trucks or climb utility poles to place cables on poles per system design.
• Complete production sheets, verify proper levels after activation, and adjust and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Ensure proper safety techniques and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Make adjustments on switches, relays, and other electrical control devices for maximum operating efficiency.
• Understand and adhere to company safety protocols and policies
• Use and understand automated dispatch equipment (i.e., handheld terminals), and appropriate test equipment to verify proper installation and/or repair
• The Fiber Optic Technician will frequently work in cold or hot temperatures and at heights over 15 feet
• The Fiber Optic Technician will also work near power lines and electricity, as well as work and travel in inclement weather

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines and practical use of these guidelines as well as all other applicable safety laws and policies.
• Basic troubleshooting experience preferred
• Technical knowledge of wireless telecommunications products preferred
• Willingness to take on and learn new tasks, as needed.
• Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment.
• Experience in tower-rigging preferred
• Cable installation, termination, and testing
• Strong Construction & Fabrication, a plus
• Culture of Safety & PPE
• Strong Mathematical Ability
• Basic Computer skills
• Effective and professional written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

Alongside competitive pay, NSTI also offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance for you and your family, we pay 85% of medical coverage for employee only coverage.
• Dental only option
• Voluntary Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance for you
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Vision
• Basic $50k Life Insurance and AD&D Policy for you
• Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D options for you and your family
• Generous PTO, available on first day of work
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Employer Match

Successful candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Possess active valid Driver’s License
• Pass a pre-employment DOT drug & alcohol screening with on-going program participation.
• Pass fitness testing
• Pass Background Check
• Be able to fulfil rotational assignments by travel within state of Alaska approx. 75%-100%

No Telecommuting. Tasks must be performed at NSTI or Customer site location(s).

NSTI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

EEO/AAP Statement:

It is the company’s policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, so as to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Additional Position Duties:

This position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned, and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This position description is not a contract for employment.