Installer Fiber Technician- TRAINING AVAILABLE

AFL Telecommunications•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products, conductor accessories and fittings, and related services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and has grown to include every facet of the passive optical network, employing over 5,000 associates worldwide and consistently generating annual sales in excess of a billion dollars. In April of 2019, AFL made a major investment in ITC Service Group, a Sacramento-based company providing broadband installation, design and staffing services to the telecommunications and IT industries. ITC Service Group was founded in 1999 and provides managed services and workforce solutions for the nationwide planning design, construction, installation and maintenance of voice, data and video networks. AFL and ITC were built and are operated on similar core values and philosophies. This will prove extremely beneficial to our customers and our employees. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity! If you have a interest or background in telecommunication installation, prism, video, cable or satellite, we'd love to connect with you! TRAINING IS AVAILABLE FOR THE POSITION! Our technicians take pride in their work, enjoy new technology, and love customer service. This long term opportunity offers paid training and competitive pay. Benefits package includes: medical insurance, paid holidays, vacation pay and 401 K plan. Job Overview: Fiber Installation Technician (Cable Installer)work both inside and outside the home and are responsible for the installation and customer experience of the new Broadband integrated digital TV, high speed Internet and voice services. Company Provides: Vehicle, Gas, Cell Phone, Tablet, Uniform

Requirements

Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record.
Meet safety restriction weight limit of 275 lbs.
Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
Must be able to work flexible hours with the understanding that workdays can be in excess of normal hours and some weekend and holiday work may be required.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.
Ability to visually perceive differences in wire and cable colors.
Ability to complete on-the-job and/or classroom training in order to remain competitive in the telecommunications field.
Ability to be “on call” and “on standby” in relation to the workload.

Responsibilities

Connecting fiber optic jumpers and drops (AERIAL, BURIED AND PLENUM)
May require running of temporary fiber drop in a manner that does not pose a safety hazard to the public
Splicing of fiber drop connectors
Installation of ONT and power supplies
Installations may require running or reusing COAX or CAT5 wiring
Installations may require burying CAT5/COAX up to 50 ft.
Verification of service
Installation of Internet hubs and routers
Installations may require utilization of MOCA technology
Installations may require running or reusing CAT5 or COAX
Installations may include CAT5 buried drop up to 50ft.
Configuration of customer-owned computers
Educating customer about Internet access
Verification of service
Installations include running COAX cable to TV Boxes
Running CAT5E cable from routers to network interface modules
Taking DB loss readings at all splitter points and terminated ends
Initializing set up box for activation on fiber network
Programming of remote controls
Educating customer on video products and services