OSP Fiber - Network Maintenance Technician

NextLink•Brenham, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nextlink is 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. They believe in delivering an overall customer experience that their competitors cannot match. The OSP Fiber - Network Maintenance Technician is responsible for network reliance, including outage reporting to fiber cabinets, fiber splitter cabinets, and fiber developments. This role involves maintaining existing network backbone from ROW builds and aerial builds, and fixing and repairing anything that is negatively affecting the network.

Requirements

Must have previous experience maintaining live optical / LOS networks
Must have critical thinking skills in potentially high stress situations
Must have experience with DOT regulation
Ability to communicate in person and by telephone
Skill in using a Windows-based computer
Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Understand construction prints and splice documents
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions as well as in a splicing trailer
Dedicated to safety and keeping a safe work environment
Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-change environment while managing multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout the day
Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check
Must have time management skills and understand the importance of managing time
Must have a proven track record of being on time
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Experience with fiber tools
Experience conducting and providing training

Responsibilities

Must be able to splice any type of fiber optic cable in any type of condition
Must be able to run and safely operate a bucket truck
Must be able to run and safely operative a mini excavator
Must understand low voltage theories to include AC and DC polarities
Must understand AC to DC rectifying principles
Must understand PON and GPON technologies and be able to troubleshoot outages
Must be able to run OTDR and troubleshoot fiber from network to end user
Must be able to record all data and document that for management and engineering
Must understand backbone, feeder, and AP principals in FTTX practices
Must be able to receive direction from management and lead a crew underneath to success during any maintenance events
Must be able to orchestrate any controlled outages / repairs, this includes working with NOC, filling out and filing the appropriate paperwork and working with the appropriate channels for a successful controlled outage
Must be willing to work extended hours, often prepping during the day and working into the night
Must be able to differentiate the difference between different sizes and colors of cables
Maintains network integrity through preventive maintenance
Ability to use any equipment in a safe manner, in accordance with company, industry and regulatory standards
Works on regularly scheduled days as well as unscheduled days and beyond regular work hours as required
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to work independently and with others
Ability to read and repair from blueprints and/or wire diagrams
Ability to complete mechanical tasks such as fiber splicing, reading meters (volt, RF and Fiber), conducting tests and performing troubleshooting measures to achieve plant level requirements
Able to work in all-weather climates
As needed 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 for areas worked
Safely operate and use bucket truck to complete maintenance assignments
Ability to use computer based programs required to support the activation and verification of electronic equipment installs
Able to work at varying heights from a bucket truck, as well as ground level in underground vaults
Work within a team environment to ensure the full job scope is completed within the scheduled timeframe
Reach, push, pull, hold, grasp and perform fine manipulation task on cable and electronic equipment
Must maintain a clean and presentable company vehicle
Must be able to be able to multi-task and handle multiple project standings at one time