FIBER TECHNICIAN

Fiber Technician

Job Category: Field Operations

Location: Maple Lake, MN 55358, USA

Job Details

A Fiber Technician should possess extensive knowledge of fiber optic networks with the skillset and ability to troubleshoot and repair circuits within various telecommunications systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to efficiently take a project from initial start to final closeouts with minimal to no supervision
• Keep projects on schedule by planning your work and working your plan.
• Mentor less experience teammates on crew
• Manage and maintain company issued vehicles and equipment including fusion machines, OTDR, Power meters, light sources, trucks and trailers, etc
• Remain compliant and up-to-date with DOT regulations, licensing, technician fiber optic certifications, and all equipment calibration requirements
• Ability to read, interpret, input, and analyze information with a high degree of accuracy and completeness
• Perform unsupervised fiber optic testing (trouble shooting), reading and understanding OTDR & Power meter reports
• Operate technical equipment, including but not limited to computer, OTDR and fusion splicing and testing equipment for both single and ribbon fiber
• Knowledge of and understanding RUS units to be able to input production into company proprietary software
• Document work performed; track and communicate daily production and materials used
• Be included in an emergency on-call restoration schedule
• Safety training as required by position
• Paperwork filing and maintenance as needed

Essential Education and Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License and DOT health card
• Ability to work independently or in group settings
• In depth knowledge of prepping, splicing, terminating, and testing fiber optic components and cable plants. Knowledge of TIA/EIA, NEC codes and standards, and FOT certified a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, detail oriented
• Extensive knowledge of telecommunications network infrastructure, with proven skillset prepping/building various splice cases, fiber panels, proficiency with fiber testing, and processing close out packages based on customer specific requirements
• Handling/opening various types of fiber cable, routing fibers into splice trays, panels, and/or cabinets
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to related construction processes
• Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment utilized in splicing fiber
• Ability to operate company vehicles and properly tow/back-up trailers
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to use electronics and various software to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience operating and performing work in a bucket truck, man-lift is a plus

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, crawl, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Able to work in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat)
• Must be able to identify color

Pay Range: $20/hr to $30/hr

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.

Benefits offered to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance, along with Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match, employee stock purchase plan, education assistance program, employee assistance program, training and development opportunities, Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, and a Commercial Driver's License obtainment program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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