Ops Fiber Technician I - Phoenix, AZ

145 Talus Development, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Community Service Paid Time Off

Pet Coverage

Overtime opportunities

Growth Opportunities

And more

Job summary

Talus Development, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a skilled Fiber/OSP Technician to prep and install fiber cables, perform fusion splicing, and troubleshoot down to the element level according to customer specs.

The role requires a valid Arizona driver license, ability to lift 70 lbs, experience with EXFO OTDR and power meters, and proficiency with Excel and Adobe Acrobat. On-site work and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to problem solve and read splice details.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills required.
• Proficiency with EXFO 715 OTDR or newer and interpret results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install fiber cables into various enclosure types; fuse splicing per specs.
• Read splice details and complete as-built docs.
• Troubleshoot down to element level based on traces/testing results.
• Follow NESC and local safety conditions; use hand and small power tools safely.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Critical thinking

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

EXFO 715 OTDR

Power meter

Job description

Job Overview

Job Overview: Job Requirements:

Job Requirements

• Must have a valid Arizona driver license and clean record
• Transferable experience in fiber optics or related field; electronics or other outside plant (OSP)
• Must possess ability to problem solve
• Proficiency with Excel and Adobe Acrobat a plus
• Requires ability to lift 70 lbs
• Must be able to work on sites with stairs, ladders, bucket trucks, and uneven terrain
• Complete commitment to quality following industry and customer standards
• Requires attention to detail while following specific documented instruction
• Safely uses hand and small power tools
• Ability to prep and install fiber cables into various enclosure types; includes new and existing Fusion splice fibers within customer spec and parameters
• Read and interpret splice details and complete as-built docs accordingly
• Ability to troubleshoot down to element level based on traces and or testing results
• Knowledge of and ability to follow NESC and other state and local safety conditions a must
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills required
• Proficiency with EXFO 715 OTDR or newer version and interpret results
• Performs testing with EXFO or similar power meter
• Must be able to distinguish different color fiber jackets

Company Overview

Talus Development is a full service utility contractor specializing in communications infrastructure including coax, fiber, voice, video and data. We install conduit structures, pull fiber/conductors, fiber/coax splicing/testing, cabinets and power supplies in subdivisions, multi-dwelling units, cell tower and small cell environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends" Legal Assistance Coverage Award winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.
• And more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We're proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you're part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.

Join us today!