Fiber Technician I

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

FSA

401k with match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies is seeking a Fiber Splicer Technician I for an hourly, full-time role in the field. You will install and network OSP fiber, read prints, review splice allocations, and operate an OTDR to test and prepare reports.

You should have at least 2 years of experience, be able to work nights or weekends, hold a valid license, and pass background checks. Excel skills and communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years previous experience
• Must be able to work some nights, weekends or be on call
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Must have a valid driver license – CDL preferred
• Must pass a background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Reading prints to understand the installation process
• Reading splice allocations and understanding their purpose
• Using OTDR and testing, prep test reports
• Testing/troubleshooting equipment prior to installation
• Complying with OSHA safety regulations
• Setting up safety perimeters and signage
• Maintaining and submitting paperwork for jobs completed
• Maintaining a clean work environment including trucks/trailers
• Driving and maintaining work truck and reporting issues to a supervisor
• Maintaining job-specific inventory and equipment

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Computer skills

Excel experience

2+ years experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OTDR

Job description

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies is Colorado's industry leader in traffic signal construction and maintenance as well as Intelligent Traffic Systems deployment. We are a strong and stable company that has been in business for over 35 years with over 500 employees and projects that vary in size up to $10 million. We provide contracting and construction services to heavy highway and transportation industries. We offer competitive pay and benefits, good working conditions, and stableemployment.

JOB TITLE: Fiber Splicer Technician I

JOB CLASS: Hourly, Full Time

JOB HOURS: 40 hour week, typically M-F 7:00am to 3:30pm with possible variations to accommodate specific project requirements. Occasional overtime and weekend work as required.

SALARY RANGE: $20 - $28

Fiber Splicer Technician Responsibilities

The desired applicant will understand the process of installing and networking OSP fiber networks. This will require reading prints to understand the installation process, reading and understanding splice allocations and ability to recognize the purpose behind them, and finally usage of the OTDR and how to test and prep test reports.

Other Duties Include

• Testing/Troubleshooting equipment prior to installation.
• Comply with all OSHA safety regulations
• Correctly set up safety perimeters and signage
• Responsible for maintaining and submitting all paperwork necessary for jobs completed
• Maintain a clean work environment including trucks/trailers
• Drive and maintain work truck including fluid levels, tire pressure and reporting any problems to a supervisor.
• Maintain job specific inventory and equipment

The candidate must have some basic computer skills and be able to communicate via email. Desired applicant will have Excel experience.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 2 years previous experience
• May be required to work some nights, weekends or be on call.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at high elevations (manholes, hydraulic lift bucket, poles, ladders etc.)
• Knowledge of utility pole hardware & lineman tools
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have strong communication skills and maintain a professional attitude
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have valid driver license – CDL preferred
• Must have a clean driving record
• Must be at least 18 years old and be legal to work in the US
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Must have your own transportation
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work standing for full shift
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at high elevations (manholes, hydraulic lift bucket, poles, ladders etc.)
• Lift up to 75lbs

Benefits

The following benefits are included after successfully completing a trial period:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability – Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan (with matching)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays