Fiber Design Technician

City of Ocala, FL•Ocala, FL

32d

About The Position

This is a highly skilled technical engineering position in the Ocala Fiber Network Division of the City. Reports to the Director or Designee.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED and an Associate Degree with courses relevant to engineering.
Minimum three years experience in the designing of Fiber Optic networks. Any equivalent combination of education and experience can be substituted for each year of college.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, techniques and equipment utilized in the design, construction, operation and repair of fiber optical facilities.
Must have thorough and complete knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to electric and telecommunications utility industry and the ability to apply them in day-to-day engineering situations.
Ability to perform highly technical engineering computations, compiles technical data, and performs routine technical assignments.
Must have thorough knowledge of plate assemblies, electric/fiber optical material and labor associated with creating work orders and cost estimates.
Must have considerable knowledge of GIS and system maps and their applicability to engineering tasks.
Ability to conduct daily work operations competently with minimal supervision.
Must possess strong organizational skills and have the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervision, city officials, contractors, and the general public.
Ability to prepare, interpret, and understand technical plans, specifications, and reports. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and understand and follow complex and technical oral and written instructions.
Must be able to walk around site pushing an 8 lb. measuring wheel to measure distance from one point to another and then using a 3 lb. hammer manually drives wooden stakes into ground to reflect path of fiber service and be able to walk at least ½ mile while looking up at existing fiber paths.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Billing Systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Process service orders for residential and commercial services and determines material and labor costs through work-order system. Must be able to establish good working relationship with customers, contractors, and developers.
Designs large complex overhead and underground fiber optic facilities for residential and commercial developments. Prepares construction drawings, cost estimates and work orders by using the computerized work order system.
Responsible for obtaining easements, customer billings, county and state right-of-way permits, and tree trimming permits.
Utilizes GIS, work order system, and designer software, databases and spreadsheets for calculations and the creation of work orders. Knowledge of Billing Systems a plus.
Prepare plans, cost estimates, and work orders for large-scale, highly complex maintenance, repair, and relocation projects on the fiber system.
Physically measures and stakes locations for poles, downguys, pedestals and vaults for overhead and underground fiber.
Attends staff meetings, safety meetings, pre-construction meetings, committee meetings, training classes, and site plan meetings.
Provides technical assistance and interpretation for construction crews.
Will be required to respond under emergency conditions. Required to report to work not less than 40% of the time called out each calendar year.