Fiber Optic Technician I

OzarksGo•Fayetteville, AR

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

OzarksGo, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a telecommunications subsidiary of Ozarks Electric Cooperative. We offer all-fiber gigabit internet and premium television and telephone services to Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma. Ozarks provides its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive wages, fully paid medical and dental coverage for both you and your dependents, a 401(k) plan with robust employer matching contributions. Additionally, we provide paid time off, nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Job offers are contingent on passing a background check, proof of eligibility to work in the U.S., and passing a drug test. Ozarks does not accept medical marijuana cards because all our positions are considered safety sensitive.

Requirements

High school diploma is required.
Must be able to operate all equipment normally found in an office environment.
Must have a valid driver's license without violation, which would prohibit insurability.
Must have general PC abilities including Microsoft Office and tablet operating skills.
Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL within a year of start date.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Rarely lifts up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, or stand, as necessary.
Visual and Audio Acuity - Visual and audio acuity is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or training preferred.
Some experience in outside construction and communication line construction would be helpful.
Background in home construction/remodeling.
Experience with Bucket Trucks.
Experience with trenching/plowing equipment.

Responsibilities

Understand basic light transmission concepts, fiber handling guidelines, and fiber documentation.
Perform basic fiber optic fusion/mechanical splicing
Use basic fiberoptic tools, including light meters, fiber scopes, fiber scopes, live fiber identifiers, and locators.
Safely use ladders, bucket trucks and plows.
Participate in the fiber technician on-call rotation
Utilize mapping software and account lookup tools for troubleshooting, and documenting work performed
Communicate professionally and courteously on-site and off-site
Perform construction related duties including buried drops, aerial drops, and drop pole transfers.
Preserves confidentiality of company issues when relating to staff, customers, and general public.
Supports the Bylaws, guidelines, policies, and philosophies of the company at all times.
Supports the Mission Statement and Core Values at all times.
The Fiber Optic Technician I shall be required to perform any other duties assigned in order to fulfill the objectives of OzarksGo.