OSP Fiber Maintenance Technician

Company Overview

We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

The OSP Fiber - Network Maintenance Technician is responsible for network reliance to include outage reporting to fiber cabinets, fiber splitter cabinets, and fiber developments. Maintaining existing network backbone from ROW builds as well as aerial builds. Fixing and repairing anything and everything that is negatively affecting our network.

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Job description:

*HIGH TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS*

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to splice any type of fiber optic cable in any type of condition
• Must be able to run and safely operate a bucket truck
• Must be able to run and safely operative a mini excavator
• Must have previous experience maintaining live optical / LOS networks
• Must understand AC to DC rectifying principles
• Must understand PON and GPON technologies and be able to troubleshoot outages
• Must understand backbone, feeder, and AP principals in FTTX practices
• Must be able to receive direction from management and lead a crew underneath to success during any maintenance events
• Must be able to orchestrate any controlled outages / repairs with the appropriate channels for a successful controlled outage
• Must have experience with DOT regulation
• Ability to communicate in person and by telephone
• Ability to read and repair from blueprints and/or wire diagrams
• Ability to complete mechanical tasks such as fiber splicing, reading meters (volt, RF and Fiber), conducting tests and performing troubleshooting measures to achieve plant level requirements
• As needed repair and maintenance of headend electronics and critical infrastructure equipment
• Complete daily production reports, mark up maps, keep track of work hours and complete “as-built” maps for areas worked
• Safely operate and use bucket truck to complete maintenance assignments
• Ability to work majority nights shifts
• Ability to use computer based programs required to support the activation and verification of electronic equipment installs
• Able to work at varying heights from a bucket truck, as well as ground level in underground vaults
• Reach, push, pull, hold, grasp and perform fine manipulation task on cable and electronic equipment

Skills:

• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Understand construction prints and splice documents
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-change environment.
• Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check.
• Must have time management skills and understand the importance of managing time
• Must be able to be able to multi-task and handle multiple project standings at one time

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience with fiber tools

Work Environment/Hazards:

• Outdoor elements and working with aerial plant
• In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles
• Working close to power transformers

Physical Demands:

• Sitting stationary for long periods of time splicing
• Climbing ladders, crouching, balance, kneel, stoop
• Working in all weather conditions

Working Hours/Days:

• Min 40 hours
• Overtime as needed
• Mainly night work

Travel Requirements:

• 75-90% travel required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace:

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.