Fiber Design Technician

Apex Systems; Ridgeland (MS); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESP P (ESPP)

401K

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training & certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Remote Fiber Design Tech 1 to perform day-to-day network engineering and fiber route design for service inquiries and Fiber to the Cell deployments. You will build and maintain fiber design records using Network Manager and OSP Insight, supporting planning, engineering and construction teams.

The role requires strong data entry skills, familiarity with MS Office, and the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years in telecommunications/outside plant engineering.
• Knowledge of outside plant construction.

Responsibilities

• Design and document fiber networks and route designs.
• Create and maintain fiber plant designs and records.
• Ensure data accuracy and reconcile with field as-builts.
• Trace fiber paths and produce route maps/reports.

Skills

Fiber design

Network Manager

OSP Insight

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Network Manager

OSP Insight

Job description

Remote Fiber Design Tech 1

Job#: 3055717

Summary Of Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the day-to-day network engineering and design, including preliminary fiber route design for all service inquiries, as well as planning and building Fiber to the Cell deployments. The position creates and maintains fiber design and network records using Network Manager and/or OSP Insight. This is a working supervisory position.

Essential Functions

• Actively engaged as an employee advocate and fully committed to supporting our strategic vision to be and become known as the BEST in our industry(s) through:
• Integrity
• Putting our customer at the center of everything we do
• A relentless passion to be the best
• Being competitive, bold, innovative and adding value
• An ownership mentality, behavior and accountability
• An unyielding commitment to quality
• Respect for our internal and external customers
• Continuous improvement
• Being resourceful, productive and efficient
• Maximum dedication and effort with high energy, enthusiasm and urgency
• Design and document fiber networks:
• Develop preliminary fiber route designs for all service inquiries and Fiber to the Cell deployments.
• Create, edit and maintain fiber plant designs, route and cable records, splice documentation, and as-built information in Network Manager and/or OSP Insight.
• Ensure design and inventory data in Network Manager/OSP Insight is accurate, complete and current, and reconcile it with field as-builts.
• Use Network Manager/OSP Insight to trace fiber paths, identify available capacity, and produce route maps and reports to support planning, engineering and construction.
• Systems and data entry:
• Demonstrate competence as a user of Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word.
• Perform detailed data entry into ARKIS or other systems as required.
• Submit requests for location codes, route codes and project codes, including but not limited to exact address, backbone information, route location, school district, county and city for locations and/or routes.

Education/Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of work experience in telecommunications, outside plant engineering, or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of outside plant construction.
• Working knowledge of Network Manager and/or OSP Insight, or comparable fiber design, GIS or network inventory software (preferred: hands‑on experience creating and maintaining fiber designs and records).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly and seamlessly to change, with a high degree of interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use a computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing a computer screen. Occasional travel required.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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