Fiber Technician, Richmond

Team Fishel; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Profit sharing plan

Job summary

Team Fishel in Richmond, VA is hiring Fiber Technicians for our Telecom Team. The role involves cable installations for Voice, Data, Fiber Optics and Coax, with termination and testing.

Candidates should have 2+ years in fusion splicing fiber, splice audit verifications, voice/data/fiber installation and OTDR testing, plus the ability to read blueprints and testing documents.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Experience with fusion splicing and optical testing equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and project documents.

Responsibilities

• Splice various fiber types including single/multi-mode and ribbon.
• Analyze and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Read maps, drawings, and testing documents and follow them.
• Perform daily tests and maintenance of splicing/testing gear.
• Conduct optical continuity and conformance testing.
• Make splicing adjustments at diverse locations.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Reading blueprints

Electrical safety

Team supervision

Equipment testing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Alcoa Fujikura

GN NetTest

EXFO

Fitel

Sumitomo

Job description

Since 1936, we'Ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We'Ve industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel , the Best Choice in Utility Construction, is hiring Fiber Technicians for our Telecom Team in Richmond, VA.

This position is responsible for having the knowledge of cable installations of Voice, Data, Fiber Optics and Coax cables. Terminate and testing of copper and fiber optic cables.

The ideal candidate will have 2 + years experience in fusion splicing fiber optic cable, splice audit verifications, voice/data/fiber installation and termination experience and OTDR and power meter testing.

Duties

• Splice various types of fiber optic cable including single mode, multimode, stranded and ribbon.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots basic technical problems or issues
• Reviews, interprets and works with various maps, drawings and blueprints and testing documents.
• Performs daily tests, checks and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.
• Performs optical continuity and conformance testing
• Makes splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial and building work locations

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.
• Working knowledge of using various fusion splicing and optical testing equipment including, Alcoa Fujikura, GN Net Test, EXFO, Fitel, Sumitomo.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must possess the knowledge to identify and understand the difference between CAT 3 and CAT 5; Riser; Fiber optic; PVC, riser rated and plenum cable; Plenum and PVC environments.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Ability to work with others and work independently
• Ability to climb and work at elevations (e.g., from ladders, poles, lift trucks, etc.)
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,protected veteran status, or disability status. Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran

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