Fiber Splicing Technician at KKON Technologies (KKONTech)

The purpose of the Fiber Technician is to be responsible for the terminating, splicing, bonding/grounding, documenting and testing of all fiber optic cables within the systems fiber optic networks and their related equipment with the end goal of providing maximum operating efficiency.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to:

• Install, repair, maintain, test proof or adjust, as needed, all fiber optic cables and related equipment.
• Coordinate fiber activities with other departments and staff.
• Performs fiber tests with OTDR’s, light source and meters.
• Terminates, splices, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to division standards.
• Builds bays, racking, jumper ducts and other network elements needed for the installing of fiber optic equipment and patch and panels.
• Monitor, communicate and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber or fiber related equipment from Master Control to and through each HUB to the NODE.
• Serve as a technical resource for staff on all fiber related areas and technical procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education
National diploma or GED or equivalent or minimum three (3) years of directly related experience required. Some trade/technical school training is desired.

Special Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities:

• (experience with, but not limited to)
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience with fiber optic cable
• technology, formal fiber optic training desired.
• Must have a good understanding of the technologies and standards as
• they apply to the installation of fiber optic networks.
• Must be able to Mid Entry fibers/Split Tubes.
• Must be able to read and understand manufacture’s manuals for
• operating and repairing of electronic equipment and components.
• Proficient in the operation of all related fiber tools and equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of design and layout for fiber
• terminations.
• Must possess a good understanding of fiber documentation and have
• the ability to assist in laying out new fiber circuits.
• Must be able to think analytically.
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadline environments.
• Ability to translate highly technical information to end user customers
• and staff.
• Ability to communicate with other staff.
• Ability to handle on-call responsibilities.