Data Center RunOps Technician

TechDigital Group; Springfield (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider in Springfield, Nebraska, is looking for a Fiber Technician. This role involves mounting racks, installing hardware, and performing testing on fiber connections. The candidate must be able to work at heights and have strong physical capabilities. Knowledge of copper termination and various fiber connector types is essential. This position requires accuracy in paperwork and timely completion of duties.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must have basic copper termination skills.

Responsibilities

• Mount and install racks, patch panels, and hardware.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting on cables.
• Terminate various types of fiber connectors.
• Calculate end-to-end loss budgets per standards.

Skills

Copper termination skills

Troubleshooting skills

Connector installation (LC, SC, ST, etc.)

Ability to work at heights

Physical stamina (lifting/carrying weight)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Must have basic copper termination skills
• The Fiber Technician will mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware. Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• The Fiber Technician performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
• The Fiber Technician installs LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA and MPO/MTP connectors, for both multi-mode & single-mode fiber
• The Fiber Technician will terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord
• The Fiber Technician will terminate & breakout outside plant fiber
• The Fiber Technician will terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber
• The Fiber Technician will install fan out kits including buffer tube
• The Fiber Technician will calculate end to end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber
• The Fiber Technician will fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time specifically: timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required
• The Fiber Technician will complete any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• The Fiber Technician must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to travel as needed.