Fiber Technician (Outside Plant) Springboro, OH

The Fiber Technician - OSP plays a vital role in ensuring quality and timely deliveries of our fiber services along with additional services to customers. Skilled in fiber optic splicing with an understanding in engineering and splicing drawings. This position will have project management skills, ability to work independently, knowledge of construction practices for outside plant cable placement, sufficient experience with computers and have a background in fiber optic splicing documentation practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed below:

• Prepping and fusion or mechanical splice SM and occasionally MM fiber optic cables, in both outdoor and indoor settings
• Constructs proper splice cases pressurized and non-pressurized, using all types and sizes of cable, including but not limited to: grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage and sealing
• Able to place a mid-sheath splice
• Work with Construction PM's and/or OSP Engineers to perform splicing as directed
• Testing and troubleshooting fiber using an OTDR, optical power meter, fiber identifier and scope
• Provide the OSP Engineers with detailed reports of field splicing activity
• Work flexible hours, after hours work which would include nights and weekends
• Strong communication skills are absolutely essential as is a cooperative attitude toward co-workers and third-party vendors
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision
• On call rotation responding and restoring services for emergency calls, responsible for being on the job at short notice to repair damaged cables until service is restored
• Reviews and interprets underground and aerial cable records in existing records, on maps or in the field Makes precise recommendations for changes in running fiber optic cables, or provides input into construction methodologies
• Participates in engineering, permit and construction processes
• Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC, NESC and NEC, etc ; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals, and  Employee Guidebook)
• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates must possess the ability to multitask, problem solve, think clearly and respond in a fast-paced or fluid environment

Must be reliable and dependable, self-motivated and willing to learn

Ability to read street maps and system design prints

Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies

Proficient with construction equipment, hand tools, fusion splicer, OTDR, fiber identifiers and scope

Ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladder,(approx. 28 ft high and 75 pounds)

Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds

Ability to climb poles using gaffs and climbing belt as needed

Ability to drive company vehicles (bucket truck) in a safe and responsible manner and operate hydraulic aerial lifts

Ability to perform job from high places (i.e. poles and roofs)

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