Fiber Optics Technician

Velocity Network, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

On-Site Fitness Facility

Free Parking

Job summary

Velocity Network, Inc. in Erie, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Fiber Optics Technician to join our growing team.

You will perform construction, install and maintain inside wiring, connect and test equipment, and coordinate with customers and permitting agencies to ensure successful installations.

The role requires driving, outdoor work in all weather, and willingness to work evenings, weekends, or holidays to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Experience with DSL, Fiber, Telco or home internal wiring preferred.
• Willingness to perform outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performing construction work using designated equipment (i.e. digging holes, running fiber lines underground).
• Installing, rearranging, and maintaining inside wiring.
• Connecting, testing, repairing, and maintaining internet/video/phone equipment.
• Identifying customer requirements on installations and/or repairs.
• Inspecting entrance routes and ground restoration.
• Reviewing underground/overhead cable records in maps/field.
• Working with permitting agencies, contractors, and customers.
• Maintaining system documentation.
• Paying close attention to detail and making timely decisions based on information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Field installation

Map reading

Tools

Fiber installation tools

Job description

Description

Velocity Network, Northwest Pennsylvania’s leading technology services firm, is currently searching for a Fiber Optics Technician to join our growing team.

This position is responsible for:

• Performing construction work using designated equipment (i.e. digging holes, running fiber lines underground, etc.).
• Installing, rearranging, and maintaining inside wiring.
• Performing necessary work to connect, disconnect, test, repair, and maintain the various types of company and customer provided internet, video, and phone equipment.
• Identifying and meeting individual customer requirements on installation and/or repair contacts.
• Inspecting and determining the best facility entrance pathway and ground restoration.
• Reviewing and interpreting underground and aerial cable records in the existing record, on maps, or in the field.
• Working directly with permitting agencies, contractors, and building owners and/or customers.
• Maintaining and reviewing system documentation.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and make good, timely decisions based on the information given.

Additional information about the position includes:

• May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.
• May work evenings, weekends, holidays, and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needed of the customer.
• Working aloft; climbing ladders and poles; buildings, trenches, crawls spaces, manholes, and other confined spaces to accomplish job tasks.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Working and traveling alone between work locations by driving Company vehicles with little or no direct supervision.

VNET offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Section 125 Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Facility
• Free Parking at VNET’s State‑of-the-Art Facility in Downtown Erie

If you’re looking for a challenging career that will allow you to showcase your talents, skills, and expertise, a position at VNET could be a great fit.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Previous experience with DSL, Fiber, Telco or home internal wiring preferred.