Network Fiber Technician - Outside Plant - Bryan, TX

Metronet•Bryan, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Metronet is seeking a Network Fiber Technician to join their team in Bryan, TX. This role is 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 to ensure maximum operating efficiency. The technician will also perform setup, testing, and maintenance for Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) installation of Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS), DSL, and Networking services, as well as install and maintain CPE Local Area Networks (LAN) and WiFi networks, and network interface devices (NID) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT). The role involves skilled troubleshooting, responding to trouble tickets, installing Outside Plant (OSP) facilities, performing preventive maintenance and repairs, cable/fiber testing and splicing, locating fiber optic cabling, and reporting record changes immediately. The technician must also be able to travel for training, work other duties as assigned, and adhere to all applicable state and federal laws.

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
Perform on-call rotation duties after regular business hours as needed
Available to work overtime when deemed necessary, may include holidays and weekends
Willingness to work as a team and independently

Nice To Haves

Some trade school training is desired

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
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