Fiber Optics Technician

Primary Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Prepping and fusion or mechanical splice SM and MM fiber optic cables, in both outdoor and indoor settings

• Construct 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 perform a mid-sheath ring cut splice on both loose tube buffer and ribbon fiber

• Testing and troubleshooting fiber using an OTDR, optical power meter, tone 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

• 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.

• Review and interpret underground and aerial cable records in existing records, on maps or in the field

• Must be able to create materials list based on plans/scope of work, order and compile materials for crew in advance of deployment;

• Make precise recommendations for changes in running fiber optic cables, or provides input into construction methodologies

• May be asked to participate 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 Handbook)

• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment
• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel

• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities (Secondary Functions)

• Fiber Splicing ‐ Preparing various types of fiber optic cables and tools for splicing, operate fiber optic test equipment, reading and understanding the test results for troubleshooting purposes.

• Customer Service ‐ Interaction with project owners, engineers and coordinating with customers and engineers for scope changes and communicating those changes to the Project Manager.

• Team Leader – Ability to assist in supporting a group to successfully complete an assigned task, share knowledge and experience with the team, mentor junior technicians.

• Reporting – Provide timely feedback of task status, changes, issued, concerns and results

• Other – Serves as backup to other positions at the direction of management; and other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

Minimum of 2 years of fiber splicing experience

Working knowledge of a variety of splicing tools, equipment, and techniques

FOA or ETA OSP Certification

Safety training as required by specific projects

Industrial First Aid and CPR certifications and experience.

Deep knowledge of all types of fiber optic testing, including Power Meters and OTDR

Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies 

Ability to drive company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, operate bucket trucks, pull splice labs, and pull trailers

Working Conditions and Work Environment

Exposure to varying temperatures as work is primarily outside.

Noise levels are moderate to heavy.

Work in different types of terrain including mud, sand, and dirt.

Varying degrees of light as work may begin early morning and continue into the evenings.