ITC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AFL. Founded in 1999 and provides managed services and workforce solutions for the nationwide planning, design, construction, installation and maintenance of voice, data and video networks.

AFL and ITC were built and operated on similar core values and philosophies. We recognize that our employees are our greatest assets. We hire and train individuals, investing in them to ensure success in their careers.

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Job Summary:

Underground Drop Specialists are responsible for installing and repairing residential fiber optic broadband services. You will be primarily outside customer homes bringing fiber to the Dmark point.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and resolve fiber optic FTTH systems and ensure that they work properly
• Splice and Terminate SM fiber
• Prep, tray, and splice fiber optic cable ranging from single fiber to large counts as well as perform ring cuts when needed
• Perform fiber tests: OTDR, power meter/laser source, and scopes.
• Fiber optic test and troubleshooting abilities

• Assist with excavation & pulling equipment.
• Accessing Fiber Optic Terminals to connect cables
• Adhering to existing practices and standards to ensure consistent quality

• Operate equipment and vehicle in a safe manner
• Ensure vehicle and test equipment are maintained in excellent working condition
• Trouble shoot technical issues swiftly and accurately
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work in enclosed spaces
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
• Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL
• network

Personal Qualities

• Flexible - open to change & new information and rapidly adapts to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles
• Detail oriented - excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis
• Results focused - driven to achieve
• Interpersonal skills - able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the business
• Team Player skills - possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times

Qualifications

• Recent Fiber Installation - Pulling/Terminating fiber cabling… FOA Certification is a plus
• Good motor vehicle driving record
• Ability to interact with customers, vendors, contractors and other required personnel
• The individual must possess and employ the highest ethical and business standards and always conduct himself/herself with the greatest degree of professional integrity
• Fusion splicing/terminations
• General knowledge of OTDR and Light Source and Power Meters
• Familiar with splice drawings and OTDR test sheets and reading traces
• Ability to read splicing matrix and design drawings
• Cable prep/single and mass fusion splicing and termination abilities
• Fiber optic test and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to do fine, precise work with their hands
• Must be able to work at height of 30 feet
• Ability to manage a physically demanding workload
• Proficient in operating hand and power tools, and test equipment
• Normal color vision to work with color-coded wiring
• Fluent in English

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding workload
• Reliable transportation to and from the job sites
• Work boots, appropriate work attire
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Work with power tool.