OSP Combination Technician-VTXC

VTX COMMUNICATIONS LLC; Raymondville (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

VTX COMMUNICATIONS LLC is seeking a Field Technician to install, maintain, and service wireless and wired broadband equipment at customer locations. Based at Headquarters in Raymondville, TX, you will run cables (CAT5, Fiber), perform splicing, testing, and validation, and complete documentation with photos and notes.

You will follow RUS guidelines, work safely at heights, climb ladders, and operate test gear such as OTDRs and power meters. Overtime and stand-by rotations may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and insurable record.
• Must pass pre-employment screen, physical and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Load tools, material and equipment on company vehicles and drive to work locations.
• Connects and rearranges buried copper and fiber optic cable facilities in buildings using hand tools and specialized equipment.
• Utilize test equipment in cable fault locating procedures, perform cable completion tests and locate copper and fiber cables accurately.
• Install and service wireless and wired broadband equipment at customer locations.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and safety standards; document orders with photos and notes.
• Perform warehouse duties and manage inventory; conduct vehicle safety inspections as required.

Skills

Safety conscious

Overtime availability

Emergency standby

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fusion Splicer

OTDR

Dynatel

Power meter

Cable tester

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Headquarters - Raymondville, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, SUMMARYConnects and rearranges buried copper and fiber optic cable facilities in buildings utilizing hand tools and specialized equipment. Utilizes test equipment in cable fault locating procedures, performs cable completion tests and locates copper and fiber cable accurately. Repair and maintains telephone systems by performing the following duties.Responsible for the installation and servicing of wireless and wired Broadband equipment in customers' locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Must work in a safe conscientious manner in all environments using proper safety habits.
• Loads necessary tools, material and equipment on company vehicles and drives to work locations.
• Connects and rearranges buried copper and fiber optic cable facilities in buildings utilizing hand tools and specialized equipment.
• Follows R.U.S. guidelines for installing and maintaining services to our customers.
• Utilizes test equipment in cable fault locating procedures, performs cable completion test, and locates copper and fiber cable accurately.
• May be required to work in buildings, trenches, splice pits, cable vaults and hand holes.
• Operates power equipment such as pumps, compressors, and power plants (generators).
• Protects, cleans, and ensures that preventative maintenance is performed on all assigned equipment.
• Maintain accuracy in all reporting functions.
• Proficient in fiber optic, copper cable splicing and related test equipment using RUS Guidelines.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Perform wireless site surveys for internal or external wireless LANs.
• Run cables such as CAT5, Fiber, and RG.
• Terminate, test, and validate CAT5 and CAT6 cables.
• Heavy lifting may be required in handling tools, ladders materials and supplies.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights of over 20 feet.
• Maintains compliance to all relevant OSHA, Safety or departmental specific standards as directed by supervisor.
• Accurately document orders with both pictures and notes reflecting what accrued during each order.
• Fulfill warehouse responsibilities in stocking, transferring, charging material and carefully track inventory items assigned.
• Properly perform vehicle safety inspections when instructed and log documentation needed for vehicle records.
• Responsibly use company credit card and complete monthly statements accurately.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and insurable record.
• Must pass pre-employment screen, physical and background checks.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to work required overtime, emergency call-out, weekends and out of town assignments.
• Must be able to participate in emergency “stand-by” rotation, as assigned.
• Must be able to attend and successfully complete training courses.
• Must be able to install and maintain station equipment at customer locations such as Key systems, DSL equipment, Routers, extenders, etc.
• Must be able to understand and work with cable counts and color codes.
• Must be able to read and understand staking sheets and schematics.
• Must be able to perform maintenance on existing copper and fiber optic plant.
• Must communicate effectively with vendors, contractors, and employees.
• Computer background with technical network training or experience necessary.
• Prior working experience in similar function for an ISP/WISP desired.
• Understanding of wireless switch/bridge technologies.
• Working Knowledge of wireless technology theories such as SNR, fade margin, QAM, dB.
• Experience running cables such as CAT5, Fiber, and RF.
• Understanding of new technologies such 802.11i, 802.16(a).
• Previous installation experience highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of fiber optic and networking
• Must be able to work alone and be self-motivated with a desire to achieve excellence.
• Must have telephone plant experience and previews installation highly preferred.
• Must be able to understand and use test equipment and hand tools used for installation and maintenance of Copper and Fiber cable such as a Fusion Splicer, OTDR, Dynatel Circuit Loop Analyzer, light source, power meter, etc.
• Understanding of new technologies such 802.11i, 802.16(a).