Fiber Optic Installation Technician at FiberOne Broadband

Job Description

• We are seeking Fiber Optic Technicians to become an integral part of our team! You will install, test and trouble shoot SM fiber optic cables in a FTTH network.

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of a Fiber Optics FTTH network
• Install, repair and resolve fiber optic systems and ensure that they work properly
• Take care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas
• Splice and Terminate SM fiber
• Perform basic to complex installation, troubleshooting & repair of fiber systems under minimal supervision
• Access the fiber optic splice enclosure and splice the necessary fibers directly from a bucket truck
• Perform fiber tests: OTDR, power meter/laser source, and scopes.
• Prep, tray, and splice fiber optic cable ranging from single fiber to large counts as well as perform ring cuts when needed
• Install demarcation enclosures, switches and other telecom equipment
• Fiber optic test and troubleshooting abilities
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an OND / HND qualification with 1 - 2 years relevant work experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Commit to safe work - there is nothing more important!
• Monitor, communicate and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber or fiber related equipment
• Prep cable, splicing, connectors, installation of fiber optic cabinets
• OSP/ISP splice enclosure manufacturers
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and/or install fiber-based services
• Splice and fiber issues using industry standard equipment
• Terminate, splice, document and test fiber optic cables.

Required:

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact with customers, vendors, contractors and other required personnel
• The individual must comply with departmental and corporate internal controls and all internal controls processes
• The individual must possess and employ the highest ethical and business standards and always conduct himself/herself with the greatest degree of professional integrity.