OSP Technician
About The Position
Our telecommunications client is hiring an OUTSIDE PLANT TECHNICIAN to support growing business. This position is contract-to-hire, which converts permanent after completing projects successfully and meeting company performance standards. The OSP TECHNICIAN is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of telecommunications infrastructure including fiber optic and copper cable networks. The OSP TECHNICIAN supports the construction and operation of outside plant facilities while ensuring network reliability, safety, compliance, and quality standards. Together, the OSP TECHNICIAN is a good fit for aspiring telecommunications, data center, fiber, copper, electric, low voltage and construction professionals.
Requirements
- Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Telecommunications
- Infrastructure
- Construction
- Outdoors
- Hand Tools
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment used for cable installation and maintenance.
- Read and interpret construction prints, utility maps, and engineering drawings.
- Adhere to company safety policies and OSHA regulations at all times.
Nice To Haves
- fiber optic
- copper cable networks
- splicing support
- testing
- trenching
- boring
- conduit installation
- restoration activities
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair underground and aerial telecommunications infrastructure.
- Perform fiber optic and copper cable placement, splicing support, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Locate, identify, and mark existing utilities prior to excavation activities.
- Read and interpret construction prints, utility maps, and engineering drawings.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment used for cable installation and maintenance.
- Assist with trenching, boring, conduit installation, and restoration activities.
- Inspect outside plant facilities for damage, defects, or potential service interruptions.
- Conduct routine maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize network downtime.
- Document work completed, material usage, and field observations accurately.
- Coordinate with project managers, construction crews, utility providers, and customers as needed.
- Adhere to company safety policies and OSHA regulations at all times.
- Participate in on-call rotations and respond to outages or emergency situations when required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
