OSP Fiber - Maintenance Technician

NextLink•Sulphur Springs, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. The OSP Fiber - Network Maintenance Technician is responsible for network reliance to include outage reporting to fiber cabinets, fiber splitter cabinets, and fiber developments. Maintaining existing network backbone from ROW builds as well as aerial builds. Fixing and repairing anything and everything that is negatively affecting our network.

Requirements

Previous experience maintaining live optical / LOS networks
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Experience with fiber tools
Driver's License (Required)
Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Understand construction prints and splice documents
Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-change environment
Time management skills
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple project standings at one time

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel: 75% (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Splice any type of fiber optic cable in any type of condition
Run and safely operate a bucket truck
Run and safely operate a mini excavator
Maintain live optical / LOS networks
Understand AC to DC rectifying principles
Understand PON and GPON technologies and troubleshoot outages
Understand backbone, feeder, and AP principals in FTTX practices
Receive direction from management and lead a crew during maintenance events
Orchestrate controlled outages / repairs with the appropriate channels
Work with DOT regulations
Communicate in person and by telephone
Read and repair from blueprints and/or wire diagrams
Complete mechanical tasks such as fiber splicing, reading meters (volt, RF and Fiber), conducting tests and performing troubleshooting measures
Perform repair and maintenance of headend electronics and critical infrastructure equipment
Complete daily production reports, mark up maps, keep track of work hours and complete “as-built” maps
Safely operate and use bucket truck to complete maintenance assignments
Work majority night shifts
Use computer based programs required to support the activation and verification of electronic equipment installs
Work at varying heights from a bucket truck, as well as ground level in underground vaults
Reach, push, pull, hold, grasp and perform fine manipulation task on cable and electronic equipment