Sr. Fiber Technician

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company•Appomattox, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Fiber Technician position is accountable for maintaining and expanding Shentel's fiber optic network. The senior technician is a lead field position, working in various weather conditions, and is responsible for complex fiber preparation, splicing, installation and the repair of fiber optic cable from the POP to the customer premise using tools and fusion splicing equipment. Under minimal supervision, leads other fiber technicians and contractors, performing testing and certification of fiber. Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with customers, contractors, and company personnel.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
3 years of Fiber Splicing experience.
3 years of Field Network/Installation/Maintenance/Construction experience.
3 years of Telecommunication experience.
Ability to fusion splice both loose tube single and ribbon fibers.
Ability to prep and splice a mid-sheath "ring-cut" splice.
Ability to use all test equipment (OTDR, fiber scope, identifier, etc) to validate fiber.
Experience w/ Exfo FastReporter, or relevant software, to produce fiber analysis reports.
Ability to distinguish between different fiber color codes and strands.
Ability to ribbonize loose tube fibers.
Ability to be on-call 24 hours a day for emergency repair.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as the needs of the business necessitate.
Ability to work independently, work with teams and communicate effectively.
Ability to lead fiber splicing teams.
Ability to read, understand, and follow engineering drawings/schematics.
Meticulous attention to detail, standards, and documentation.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's/Technical Degree - two years preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining and expanding Shentel's fiber optic network.
Performing complex fiber preparation, splicing, installation, and repair of fiber optic cable from the POP to the customer premise.
Using tools and fusion splicing equipment.
Leading other fiber technicians and contractors.
Performing testing and certification of fiber.
Communicating professionally and effectively with customers, contractors, and company personnel.
Being on-call 24 hours a day for emergency repair.
Producing fiber analysis reports using Exfo FastReporter or relevant software.
Leading fiber splicing teams.
Reading, understanding, and following engineering drawings/schematics.