Fiber Technician I

JOB TITLE: Fiber Optic Technician  

JOB CLASS: Hourly, Full Time 

JOB HOURS: 40 Hour Week, Typically M-F 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with possible variations to accommodate specific project requirements. Occasional overtime, night work, and weekend work as required. 

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Resolve, repair and install fiber optics systems and ensure that they work properly.
• Examine and replace faulty and old fiber optic cables and also organize scheduled maintenance routines.
• Take care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas.
• Develop sensor indicators and conduct timely inspections to make sure that faulty fiber optic system does not destabilize its performance.
• Execute premises cabling and take care of the underground and underwater cabling requirements.
• Keep track of the signal strength of different devices such as television, telephone to provide adequate performance.
• Formulate and maintain system records and system designs.
• Installations, troubleshooting, and maintaining all fiber optic systems in businesses, homes, schools, and other organizations to ensure that they are working properly.
• Determining solutions to any problems and issues that are preventing the fiber optic systems from performing optimally.
• Constructing a proper slice case as well as preparing and maintaining records, diagrams and schematics relating to the splice case.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:  

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Splicing & terminating fiber: desired 2 years.
• Previous construction or electrical experience helpful.
• Must be proficient with common hand tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work, often under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with others.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, and TRAINING:  

• Must possess and maintain valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must maintain a valid medical card if you have a CDL driver’s license.
• Must be insurable. 
• IMSA Work Zone Safety Certification or equivalent or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work at heights over 20 feet.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.