Network Fiber Technician - Outside Plant - Ames, IA

Metronet•Ames, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Network Fiber Technician, you will be responsible for the terminating, splicing, bonding/grounding, documenting, and testing of all fiber optic cables within the systems fiber optic networks and their related equipment with the end goal of providing maximum operating efficiency. You will perform all setup, testing and maintenance required for Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) installation of Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS), DSL and Networking services. You will install and maintain CPE Local Area Networks (LAN) and WiFi networks. You will install and maintain network interface devices (NID) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT). You will perform skilled troubleshooting from the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) to the demarcation point including CPE. You will respond to trouble tickets within acceptable company timeframe standards. You will install Outside Plant (OSP) facilities according to engineered work orders or service orders. You will perform routine preventive maintenance and major repairs to distribution systems. You will perform cable/fiber testing and splicing. You will locate fiber optic cabling. You will record and report all record changes immediately. You will complete inventory replenish requests as needed. Ability to work other duties as assigned. Subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Available to travel for training as needed. Ability to work other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One to two years in the telecommunications industry or related experience
Ability to be professional with customers and fellow associates
Meet key performance metrics
Physical ability to work in various conditions including, but not limited to adverse weather conditions
Physical ability to work from a kneeling or standing position for long periods of time
Physical ability to climb ladders with proper equipment up to 25 feet
Able to lift and carry loads of up to 75lbs including ladder
Ability to work with basic hand tools and other specialized equipment with training
Operate and maintain company vehicle/equipment safely and professionally including a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified bucket truck and trailer

Nice To Haves

Some trade school training is desired
DOT Certification
OSHA Certification

Responsibilities

Perform all setup, testing and maintenance required for Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) installation of Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS), DSL and Networking services
Install and maintain CPE Local Area Networks (LAN) and WiFi networks
Install and maintain network interface devices (NID) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT)
Perform skilled troubleshooting from the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) to the demarcation point including CPE
Respond to trouble tickets within acceptable company timeframe standards
Install Outside Plant (OSP) facilities according to engineered work orders or service orders
Perform routine preventive maintenance and major repairs to distribution systems
Perform cable/fiber testing and splicing
Locate fiber optic cabling
Record and report all record changes immediately
Complete inventory replenish requests as needed
Work other duties as assigned
Travel for training as needed
Perform on-call rotation duties after regular business hours as needed
Work overtime when deemed necessary, may include holidays and weekends
Work as a team and independently