Fiber Technician

A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period. Compensation Starting / Initial Base Salary Pay Range: $54,000 - $90,000 a year Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs. Responsibilities Responsible for all network field activity on Cogent network. Installation of Network Elements within Cogent Communications locations (Data centers, POPs, Hubs). Turn‑up and test new customer circuits at Cogent Data Centers, carrier neutral datacenters, and multitenant office buildings, document and communicate changes. Responsible for maintaining the Cogent fiber network (locates, maintenance, splicing, emergency restoration, transmission equipment maintenance). Responsible for maintaining Cogent Data Centers (facility maintenance, compliance, equipment maintenance). Management of contractors and vendors. Independent and self‑starter. Work with Network Planning and Customer Service Delivery to provide Field perspective to network deployment as well as to provide expertise in deployments. Maintain proficiency within the telecommunications infrastructure, fiber, CWDM and DWDM technologies. Work with AC and DC power systems. Qualifications Travel 30%, 5+ years of experience on telecommunication networks. 1+ years of field experience in DWDM and / or IP networks. Experience in the use of telecommunications test equipment: optical power meters (OPM – OLS), OTDR, OSA, Ethernet / IP testers; interpretation of test results. Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills. High‑energy individual with interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate peers, and drive project to completion. Additional Desired Qualifications Experience on daily operations of a Datacenter (Diesel Generator, UPS, HVAC). Experience maintaining a fiber network. Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr C.C.D. Cogent Communications Deutschland GmbH