Outside Plant Tech II

 OSP Tech II -

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Preps, Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to division standards OSP Aerial and Underground. Terminate inside plant FDP end points 
• Perform ring cuts, butt-splices, enter splice cases on live fiber without affecting existing services. 
• Perform fiber tests with OTDR’s, light source and meters. 
• Provide accurate equipment location, splicing and terminating records for the fiber database and interpret engineering provided drawings. 
• Monitor, communicate and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber or fiber related equipment. 
• Install/replace enclosures and other fiber related telecom equipment as required or instructed. 
• Must have experience using and calibrating the following equipment: fusion splicer, mechanical splicer, OTDR, power meters, traffic identifiers, digital multi-meters, cleavers, strippers, buffer tube splitters, cable ring tools, hand tools, toners, duct rodders, ladders, bucket trucks, etc. 
• Must possess prior knowledge of OSP and ISP network design and infrastructure principles 
• Must possess the ability to interpret plans, drawings, diagrams, and be able to correctly identify and record OSP as-built fiber routes. 
• Must be able to maintain accurate records and input data into software programs used for information storage and retrieval 
• (database entry).  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

· High school diploma, or equivalent  

· Candidate must be experienced in modern Fiber Splicing Techniques for the Telecommunications Industry, FOC or FIberOptic.com Certification a plus 

· 2 years Fiber optic field splicing experience and test equipment  

• 2 years’ experience and demonstrated OSHA certification for operating bucket truck capable of reaching 40’ 
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)  required.
• Clean Drivers Record 
• Must complete I-9 E-verify form; pass a drug screen; pass a background check and complete a new hire orientation