Fiber Optics Technician

B&F Contracting•Phoenix, AZ

12d

About The Position

Provide field coordination and oversight to fiber /splice crews. This position is responsible for overall safety, materials, reporting, leadership, employee communication, and productivity measures.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education
Strong focus on safety, quality, integrity, accountability, productivity, and teamwork
Good communication skills and the ability to manage and interact in a team environment
Ability to read and follow plans, drawings, and directions (verbal and written)
Knowledge of street and highway fiber rules and regulations, and safety precautions to be observed in working on or near roads and highways
Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment
OSHA, competent person, confined space, and hazard abatement training
Thorough knowledge of safety standards and Underground Facilities Law (Blue Stake, Arizona 811)
Knowledge of hand and power tools
Must have flexibility in personal schedule including weekdays and occasional night and weekend work
Ability to stand and exert physical effort performing manual labor most of the day
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
Ability to work in severe weather conditions, including extreme heat
Valid driver license and clean driving record
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2-4yrs of experience in fiber installation
Preferred 2-4yrs of Fiber Splicing process
Preferred 2-4yrs of Testing Fiber using OTDR
OSHA 30
IMSA certification a plus
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Review plans and permits
Supervise, train, and develop work crews, provide input and assist crews when needed in operating other equipment and/or assist the laborers out in the field
Maintain a safe worksite and enforce safe work practices by following company rules and OSHA regulations, leading crew pre-task planning, addressing employee concerns, and hazard abatement
Take action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, fiber, and falling objects
Ensure that materials, equipment, and tools are safely loaded/unloaded, secured to crew vehicles, cleaned and maintained as prescribed
Inspect company vehicles for proper operating conditions, proper security, and proper stock of materials, both pre- and post-trip
Report any maintenance needs or improper operating conditions of crew trucks or equipment to the proper party
Check work area to ensure it is clean, secure, good housekeeping is being practiced, poses no risk to the public, employees, or the environment
Write any necessary reports, complete forms, post job related information on computer, find job information on computer as required and directed
Enter and submit the crew’s hours of work accurately, ensure timecards are signed by all crew members
Perform safety inspections of crew and equipment, provide feedback, stop any unsafe work (stop work authority), and complete reports as necessary, Near Misses, Incident/Accident Reports, etc.
Monitor quality standards of all jobs, including crew performance, and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are met
Ensure adherence to ethics and compliance requirements
Perform a wide variety of manual labor tasks involving dexterous use of hand tools such as pneumatic, electric, and hand tools
Wear required PPE