Field OSP Technician II – Fiber & Copper Install

United Communications; Chapel Hill (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United Communications in Chapel Hill, TN is seeking an OSP Technician II to install and maintain fiber and copper facilities, aligning with engineering drawings and supporting service delivery for our Middle Tennessee footprint. This on-site position requires a TN driver's license, 3+ years' experience in cable maintenance, and the ability to work with customers and colleagues.

A company vehicle is provided, with typical weekday hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience as an OSP, I&R, or Cable Maintenance Technician.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains aerial and buried service wiring and cables, including new construction splicing, ongoing cable maintenance, and cable pair trouble shooting, repair, and maintenance.
• Performs duties related to copper and fiber cable troubleshooting, and line and other facility quality standards.
• Splice, fusion or mechanical, SM or MM fiber optic cables, to include terminating various types of fiber optic connectors (ST, SC, LC).
• Performs skilled duties related to copper and fiber splicing, and preventive cable maintenance.
• Installs plant facilities according to drawings provided by Engineering.
• Installs, splices, and turns up FTTX facilities.
• Performs facilities maintenance required for trouble tickets.
• Performs copper and fiber facilities locates as needed.
• Prepares various documents, such as time sheets, work order summaries, inventory usage and request forms, etc.

Skills

Strong communication

Team oriented

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Math proficiency

Hand & power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Construction equipment operation

Line/facility test equipment

Copper/fiber locating tools

Job description

United Communications in Chapel Hill, TN is seeking an OSP Technician II to install and maintain fiber and copper facilities, aligning with engineering drawings and supporting service delivery for our Middle Tennessee footprint. This on-site position requires a TN driver's license, 3+ years' experience in cable maintenance, and the ability to work with customers and colleagues.

A company vehicle is provided, with typical weekday hours.