Optical Field Technician — Northern Indiana

US Signal Company, L.L.C.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

US Signal Company, L.L.C. is seeking an Optical Field Technician to perform daily network monitoring, turn-up, and maintenance of fiber circuits across Northern Indiana. Travel throughout the territory is required and a company vehicle is provided.

On-call coverage 24/7/365 is expected to support emergency responses. Responsibilities include testing up to OC-192, coordinating with customers and internal teams, and completing projects as directed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in telecommunications with knowledge of outside/inside plant, industry standards, TCP/IP, networking, SONET, DWDM, and Cisco equipment.
• Strong knowledge of optical transport systems including Cisco ONS, MSTP, SONET/DWDM, and IP/Data networking.
• Proficient with test equipment for DS-1 through OC-192 and fiber span testing.

Responsibilities

• Test, turn-up, and maintain circuits from DS-1 to OC-192.
• Install network elements and perform monthly facility maintenance of telecom equipment.
• Troubleshoot using Cisco platforms and provide second-level support to NOC.
• Coordinate with customers, operating companies, and internal teams to resolve issues.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Optical transport

Cisco equipment

DS-1 to OC-192 testing

Network testing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years Telecommunications/Electrical Engineering

Tools

MapInfo

Visio

MS Project

Windows

Job description

US Signal Company, L.L.C. is seeking an Optical Field Technician to perform daily network monitoring, turn-up, and maintenance of fiber circuits across Northern Indiana. Travel throughout the territory is required and a company vehicle is provided.

On-call coverage 24/7/365 is expected to support emergency responses. Responsibilities include testing up to OC-192, coordinating with customers and internal teams, and completing projects as directed.