Outside Plant Technician

Silver Star•Driggs, ID

About The Position

Install and maintain outside plant (OSP) copper and fiber optic facilities and associated telecommunications equipment. The role includes installing direct-buried cable and other facilities using plowing, digging, and trenching equipment; installing demarcation devices at customer premises; and locating buried copper and fiber optic cabling. The technician also performs routine OSP maintenance and repair, maintains accurate work documentation, and assists with campus facilities maintenance.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to hold a valid Wyoming or Idaho driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL.
Ability to obtain and maintain Tower Climbing and Rescue certification, renewed biennially.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Install OSP facilities according to engineered work orders or service orders and in compliance with RUS and NEC standards.
Reclaim construction areas to company standards.
Install and maintain copper and fiber optic cable and distribution systems.
Perform copper splicing to company and RUS standards.
Locate buried copper and fiber optic facilities.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on OSP facilities, buried cable, pedestals, hand holes, and manholes.
Install and maintain network interface devices (NID) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT).
Maintain OSP facilities to RUS and telecommunications industry standards.
Navigate and interpret standard telecommunications prints and maps.
Meet documentation accuracy and timeframe standards for work orders, cable rearrangements, inventory audits, timesheets, IFTA fuel reporting, DOT mileage logs, and related records.
Perform basic daily maintenance and lubrication of construction equipment to support proper operation and safety.
Represent Silver Star and promote the company’s role in developing the local community.
Assist with campus facilities maintenance, including snow removal and grounds maintenance.
Obtain and maintain Class A CDL and Tower Climbing and Rescue certification, with biennial renewal.
Perform other duties as assigned.