OSP Combination Technician

Valley Telephone • Dilley, TX

119d

About The Position

The position involves connecting and rearranging buried copper and fiber optic cable facilities in buildings using hand tools and specialized equipment. The role requires utilizing test equipment for cable fault locating procedures, performing cable completion tests, and accurately locating copper and fiber cables. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for the installation and servicing of wireless and wired Broadband equipment at customer locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License and insurable record.
• Pass pre-employment screen, physical and background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work required overtime, emergency call-out, weekends and out-of-town assignments.
• Participation in emergency 'stand-by' rotation, as assigned.
• Completion of training courses.
• Installation and maintenance of station equipment at customer locations such as Key systems, DSL equipment, Routers, extenders, etc.
• Understanding and working with cable counts and color codes.
• Ability to read and understand staking sheets and schematics.
• Maintenance on existing copper and fiber optic plant.
• Effective communication with vendors, contractors, and employees.
• Computer background with technical network training or experience.
• Prior working experience in similar function for an ISP/WISP.
• Understanding of wireless switch/bridge technologies.
• Working knowledge of wireless technology theories such as SNR, fade margin, QAM, dB.
• Experience running cables such as CAT5, Fiber, and RF.
• Understanding of new technologies such as 802.11i, 802.16(a).
• Previous installation experience highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of fiber optics and networking.
• Ability to work alone and be self-motivated with a desire to achieve excellence.
• Telephone plant experience and previous installation highly preferred.
• Understanding and use of test equipment and hand tools for installation and maintenance of Copper and Fiber cable such as a Fusion Splicer, OTDR, Dynatel Circuit Loop Analyzer, light source, power meter, etc.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe conscientious manner in all environments using proper safety habits.
• Load necessary tools, material and equipment on company vehicles and drive to work locations.
• Connect and rearrange buried copper and fiber optic cable facilities in buildings utilizing hand tools and specialized equipment.
• Follow R.U.S. guidelines for installing and maintaining services to customers.
• Utilize test equipment in cable fault locating procedures, perform cable completion tests, and locate copper and fiber cable accurately.
• Work in buildings, trenches, splice pits, cable vaults and hand holes as required.
• Operate power equipment such as pumps, compressors, and power plants (generators).
• Protect, clean, and ensure that preventative maintenance is performed on all assigned equipment.
• Maintain accuracy in all reporting functions.
• Be proficient in fiber optic, copper cable splicing and related test equipment using RUS Guidelines.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Perform wireless site surveys for internal or external wireless LANs.
• Run cables such as CAT5, Fiber, and RG.
• Terminate, test, and validate CAT5 and CAT6 cables.
• Handle heavy lifting of tools, ladders, materials, and supplies.
• Climb ladders and work at heights of over 20 feet.
• Perform accurate and timely location of buried fiber optic and copper cable infrastructure in response to cable locate requests submitted through the Texas 811 system.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant OSHA, Safety or departmental specific standards as directed by supervisor.
• Accurately document orders with both pictures and notes reflecting what occurred during each order.
• Fulfill warehouse responsibilities in stocking, transferring, charging material and carefully track inventory items assigned.
• Perform vehicle safety inspections when instructed and log documentation needed for vehicle records.
• Use company credit card responsibly and complete monthly statements accurately.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED