JOB TITLE:  Fiber Optic Technician

LOCATION: Kearney, NE area

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs installation and repair of Fiber Optic services to business and residential customers with Internet, phone and tv services. Promotes sale of company products and services along with helping other technicians take care of customers.

Job Duties

Ability to climb ladders and poles as needed.

Ability to dig with hand tools if necessary.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as necessary.

Ability to operate a bucket truck as necessary.

Ability to install/repair internet and phone services.

Ability to interpret staking sheets maps and work orders.

Ability to complete staking sheets and completion notices.

Ability to drive GPC vehicles daily and operate trenchers as necessary, possessing valid driver’s license.  Extra compensation for commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Ability to operate computer daily.

Ability to splice cable as necessary.

Ability to work non-standard hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to travel for work or training as necessary, (minimal).

Ability to be subject to call outs when needed after normal working hours.

Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·       Knowledge of basic electronics

·       Knowledge of testing equipment, ex. EXFO Light meter, and volt ohm meters

·       Fiber optic fusion splicer abilities, will train

·       Provisioning abilities, will train

·       Ability to operate and maintain construction equipment, Ex mini excavators and trenchers

·       Understanding of installation and repair, business and residential

·       Ability to interpret staking sheets, maps, work orders, cable counts, etc.

·       Typing skills

·       Trouble shooting skills

·       Valid driver’s license/commercial driver’s license

·       Communication skills - written and verbal

·       Customer relations skills

·       Basic computer skills

·       Knowledge of repair and installation of Internet/High Speed services

EDUCATION DESIRED

High school graduate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE DESIRED

1-7 Years

Competitive salary and benefits provided.  EOE.

To apply, visit www.gpcom.com/careers.

Great Plains Communications is one of the largest privately-owned telecommunications providers in the Midwest, serving nearly 200 communities throughout Nebraska and Indiana. Business and enterprise services range from traditional and cloud-based voice and data products to installation and support of strategic networks with fully scalable, managed Ethernet solutions. The company also takes pride in its progressive approach to accommodating the unique needs of wholesale customers, including regional and national telecommunications carriers, LECs, ISPs, wireless and other providers utilizing superior custom engineering and custom-build strategies. In addition, the company serves residential customers with an impressive suite of services including high speed Internet, cable and streaming video, and local and long-distance telephone services. At the core of its service offering is an extensive 16,000 - mile, MEF certified regional fiber network reaching 11 states that is fully supported by a 24x7x365, Network Operations Center.

Founded in 1910 by E.C. Hunt as a Nebraska phone company, Great Plains Communications has evolved over the past century, keeping pace with technology, and increasing bandwidth demands, to become a leading regional network and fiber services provider.

The company is headquartered in Blair, Nebraska and is owned by Grain Management, LLC: a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the Communications sector.