Fiber Technician

Upskilled Evolution; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Upskilled Evolution is seeking a Fiber Optic Technician to join our field team in Alaska. The role involves fiber splicing, testing, and installation of cables, pedestals, and splice cases to meet project specs.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in fiber splicing, a high school diploma, and comfort with heights. DOT drug screening and travel may be required; strong safety awareness is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fiber Splicer certification preferred.
• At least 1 year of fiber splicer experience.
• Comfortable with climbing heights.
• Vocational or apprenticeship training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders, specs, and drawings to determine tasks.
• Repair or splice lines to complete testing and certification.
• Install passive/active devices, pedestals, vaults, and splice cases per customer requirements.
• Test fiber lines for continuity and fault.
• Read site plans and prints to support projects.
• Optimize nodes and perform splits to reduce capacity.
• Safely operate bucket trucks and climb poles as needed.
• Complete production sheets and verify levels after activation.
• Follow safety protocols and incident reporting procedures.
• Adjust switches and relays for maximum efficiency.
• Understand and follow company safety policies.
• Use dispatch equipment and test equipment to verify installation.

Job description

We are an Engineering, procurement and construction company working to build better communication infrastructure. Do you have Fiber experience? Splicing?

If you have 2+ years experience terminating and splicing and you enjoy working in a safety-critical environment, then look below and see if you qualify. Our company is a great place to work, presenting integrity and quality through our performance.

We focus on safety as a core value and motivate employees to take responsibility for themselves as well as their co-workers. Managing risk successfully is an integral part of our business and we require subcontractors to adhere to the same stringent safety standards that we set for ourselves.

If you are a diligent, focused, and proactive individual, we want you!

Education and Experience Required:

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Fiber Splicer Cert, preferred
• At least 1 year of fiber splicer experience
• Need to be comfortable with climbing heights
• Vocational or Apprenticeship training preferred

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, and engineering drawings and/or cut sheets to determine work to be done in sequence of tasks.
• Repair or splice in new lines as needed to complete the testing and certification of the project.
• Install all passive and active devices, pedestals, and vaults and fiber splice cases required to house CAT-V equipment per customer requirements.
• Test fiber lines for balanced signal between points-continuity and fault.
• Read and understand site plans, maps, diagrams, designs, and prints needed to support project(s).
• Optimize new Nodes and splice in node splits to reduce capacity.
• Ability to safely utilize bucket trucks or climb utility poles to place cables on poles per system design.
• Complete production sheets, verify proper levels after activation, and adjust and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Ensure proper safety techniques and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Make adjustments on switches, relays, and other electrical control devices for maximum operating efficiency.
• Understand and adhere to company safety protocols and policies
• Use and understand automated dispatch equipment (i.e., handheld terminals), and appropriate test equipment to verify proper installation and/or repair
• The Fiber Optic Technician will frequently work in cold or hot temperatures and at heights over 15 feet
• The Fiber Optic Technician will also work near power lines and electricity, as well as work and travel in inclement weather

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines and practical use of these guidelines as well as all other applicable safety laws and policies
• Basic troubleshooting experience preferred
• Technical knowledge of wireless telecommunications products preferred
• Willingness to take on and learn new tasks, as needed
• Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment
• Experience in tower-rigging preferred
• Cable installation, termination, and testing
• Culture of Safety & PPE
• Strong Mathematical Ability
• Effective and professional written and oral communication skills

Alongside competitive pay, we also offer a variety of benefits to eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance for you and your family, we pay 85% of medical coverage for employee only coverage
• Dental only option
• Voluntary Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance for you
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Vision
• Basic $50k Life Insurance and AD&D Policy for you
• Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D options for you and your family
• Generous PTO, available on first day of work
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Employer Match

Requirements

Successful candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Possess active valid Driver's License
• Pass a pre-employment DOT drug & alcohol screening with on-going program participation
• Pass fitness testing
• Be able to fulfill rotational assignments by travel approximately 75%-100%

No Telecommuting. Tasks must be performed at company or customer site location(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.