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

• 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

• 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

• 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