Fiber Technician

CABLESOUTH MEDIA III LLC • Saint Francisville, LA

4h

About The Position

Installs, troubleshoots, services, and repairs telecommunications equipment and fiber optic cable.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of field experience as a telecommunications technician required.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Travel will be required and may be up to 20%, depending on the business needs.
• Ability to work long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to respond to the needs of a 24/7/365 operation.
• Must be able to work emergency schedules during natural disasters and network outages.
• Individuals must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record meeting the company and insurance policy conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Service orientation.
• Active listening.
• Time management.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and make good sound decisions based on information given.
• Ability to work multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot fiber issues.
• Complex problem solving.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or paper copy.
• Ability to drive and back up a truck and trailer proficiently.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to climb and work at elevations (i.e., from ladders, poles, lift trucks) exceeding 18 feet.
• Able to use a shovel and post hold digger.
• Ability to work at heights up to 50'.
• Must be able to climb poles.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day.
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces (i.e., attics, crawl spaces, utility holes).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with fiber optic cable preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tests circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate the source of malfunctions, using various hand tools.
• Tests and repairs, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
• Drives crew trucks to and from work areas.
• Inspects equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning.
• Repairs or replaces faulty equipment.
• Removes and remakes connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
• Demonstrates equipment to customers and explains how it is to be used and responds to any inquiries or complaints.
• Analyzes test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
• Adjusts or modifies equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED