Fiber Optic Technician

Job Description

Selrico Communications is a leading Telecom Contractor operating throughout Texas. Selrico Communications activities include the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of communication infrastructure, including but not limited to: Telecom, ITS, Plants, Campus Based OSP and ISP distribution infrastructure.

At Selrico Communications, you will be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building a positive atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.

In addition to the valuable skills gained through training and on-the-job experience, Selrico Communications offers the following benefits:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Competitive pay
• 401K with a 6% match
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Paid training and certifications
• Vacation Bonuses after 5 years of employment
• A relocation allowance may be available to qualified candidates
• Headquarters has a fully stocked coffee bar, accessible to all employees

Selrico Communications is currently seeking a Fiber Optic Technician to join our dynamic Team. A successful Fiber Optic Technician shall be experienced in installing, prepping and splicing Fiber Optic Cabling in ISP and OSP environments. A Fiber Optic Technician shall possess four or more years of experience in fusion splicing, testing OTDR, power meters, and fiber optic terminations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installation of fiber optic cable in new and existing conduit.
• Terminate, test, troubleshoot and maintain fiber optic networks.
• Will need to update and maintain fiber records throughout each project as well as complete weekly paperwork, such as time sheets and vehicle inspection reports.
• Must be available to work outages, on-call, evenings, and over-night as needed.
• Will require significant time doing manual labor functions, walking on uneven ground, working in tight spaces and in general, being overall physically demanding.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical work and perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must ensure that both he/she and all employees under his/her supervision comply with proper safety standards/ procedures and work practices according to OSHA standards, Selrico Communications and/or the customer, whichever standard is higher.
• Must be able to work flexible hours with the understanding that workdays can be in excess of normal hours and some weekend and holiday work may be required.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• 4 years minimum field experience with fusion splicing, testing OTDR, power meters, and fiber optic terminations.
• Pay Rate based on years of experience.
• Must have availability to work outages, on-call, evenings, and over-night as needed.
• Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA or NEC Standards.
• ETA/FOA (or equivalent) preferred.
• Technical Skills required: Theory (Telecom), advanced in specialized tools (OTDR, Power Meter, VFL, Fusion Splicer, PMD, CD, ORL), able to view and print traces, advanced spec knowledge, advanced in tool knowledge (Bender, Threader), proficient trouble shooting skills, and able to complete walk-through.
• Must have a clear and valid Texas driver’s license.
• Pre-employment drug screen, 7-year criminal background check, and clean motor vehicle record is mandatory.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Questions you have requested that really ask candidates the following questions:

• How many years of fusion splicing, testing OTDR, and fiber optic terminations experience do you have?
• Do you have the following license or certification: ETA/FOA Certification?
• Do you have the following license or certification: Valid TX Driver's License?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How can you tell the difference between Single Mode Cable/Jumpers, Multimode 62.5µm Cable/Jumpers and 50µm Cable/Jumpers in an Inside Plant Environment?
• What Wavelengths do you test with for singlemode long haul?

Experience:

• fiber splicing, testing, & troubleshooting: 4 years (Required)
• Fiber Optic Splicing: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35