Fiber Optic Technician: Field Install & Network Maintenance

City of Thomasville; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thomasville is seeking a Telecom Fiber Technician to install, provision, and maintain fiber optic systems for CNS Next, Thomasville Utilities and the SGGSA cities. You will work under the Telecom Fiber Lead Technician and handle aerial/underground cabling outdoors.

You will splice, test with OTDR and fusion splicer, install FTTH drops, and produce as-built drawings for fiber maps. The job requires safety compliance, knowledge of NESC/NEC/FCC/OSHA, and the ability to operate in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in electronics, telecommunications or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in electronics/telecommunications preferred.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Construct aerial and underground fiber optic cabling.
• Install, splice, connect, maintain and repair fiber optic networks using OTDR, fusion splicer and meters.
• Perform FTTH installations including fiber drop, NIDS, ONT, terminals.
• Provide as-built drawings for new fiber installations for fiber maps.
• Install, provision, test, and troubleshoot TDM and Ethernet circuits (T-1, DS3, 10/100Mbs, GigE, Nortel) with Network Operations Center coordination.
• Install, provision, test and troubleshoot LAN cabling, racking, terminations and provisioning.
• Ensure compliance with ITS, FCC, CNS Next specs and specific codes (NESC, NEC, FCC, UPC, OSHA, DOT).
• Observe and enforce safety procedures.
• Collaborate with CNS Next management to optimize operations.
• Maintain safe work environment for self, colleagues, and public.
• Material management and coordination with warehouse for supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Computer literacy

Windows

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in electronics, telecommunications or related field

Tools

Windows OS

MS Office Suite

Job description

The City of Thomasville is seeking a Telecom Fiber Technician to install, provision, and maintain fiber optic systems for CNS Next, Thomasville Utilities and the SGGSA cities. You will work under the Telecom Fiber Lead Technician and handle aerial/underground cabling outdoors.

You will splice, test with OTDR and fusion splicer, install FTTH drops, and produce as-built drawings for fiber maps. The job requires safety compliance, knowledge of NESC/NEC/FCC/OSHA, and the ability to operate in