Ops Fiber Technician II - Phoenix, AZ

145 Talus Development, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

ESPP

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Pet Coverage

Legal Assistance

Safety programs

Overtime opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talus Development is seeking an ETA Fiber Technician to support field operations in Phoenix, AZ. This role requires a valid Arizona driver’s license with a clean record, ETA Fiber Technician certification, and a minimum of 2 years of fiber optic splicing and troubleshooting experience.

You must be able to lift up to 70 lbs and work on sites with stairs, ladders, bucket trucks, and uneven terrain, outdoors in heat and cold.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona driver's license with a clean driving record.
• ETA Fiber Technician certification.
• Minimum 2 years of fiber optic splicing and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to work on sites with stairs, ladders, bucket trucks, and uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Must be able to distinguish between different color fiber jackets.
• Proficiency in Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and follow detailed instructions.
• Knowledge of NESC and applicable state/local safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complete commitment to quality, following industry and customer standards
• Assist with field training of Fiber Tech I team members
• Edit and update customer-required documentation (e.g., as-built docs)
• Provide accurate and clear invoicing data to leadership
• Prepare and install fiber cables into various enclosure types (new and existing)
• Fusion splice fibers within customer specifications
• Read and interpret splice details; complete accurate as-built documentation
• Troubleshoot down to the element level using traces and test results
• Proficiency with EXFO 715 OTDR (or newer) and interpreting results
• Perform light level testing using EXFO or similar power meter
• Experience with loose tube, spider ribbon, and other common cable types
• Troubleshoot back to and including ODN
• Successfully complete OLM activations and speed tests

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Tools

EXFO OTDR

Power meter testing

Fiber splicing tools

Job description

Job Overview

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona driver's license with a clean driving record


• ETA Fiber Technician certification


• Minimum 2 years of fiber optic splicing and troubleshooting experience


• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs


• Must be able to work on sites with stairs, ladders, bucket trucks, and uneven terrain


• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold


• Must be able to distinguish between different color fiber jackets


• Proficiency in Excel and Adobe Acrobat


• Strong communication and critical thinking skills


• Ability to problem-solve and follow detailed instructions


• Knowledge of NESC and applicable state/local safety regulations

Technical Skills:

• Safe use of hand and small power tools


• Prep and install fiber cables into various enclosure types (new and existing)


• Fusion splice fibers within customer specifications


• Read and interpret splice details; complete accurate as-built documentation


• Troubleshoot down to the element level using traces and test results


• Proficiency with EXFO 715 OTDR (or newer) and interpreting results


• Perform light level testing using EXFO or similar power meter


• Experience with loose tube, spider ribbon, and other common cable types


• Troubleshoot back to and including ODN


• Successfully complete OLM activations and speed tests

Responsibilities:

• Ensure complete commitment to quality, following industry and customer standards


• Assist with field training of Fiber Tech I team members


• Edit and update customer-required documentation (e.g., as-built docs)


• Provide accurate and clear invoicing data to leadership

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.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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!