OSP Fiber Maintenance Technician

Nextlink Internet; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training provided

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nextlink Internet is seeking an OSP Fiber - Network Maintenance Technician in Texas. The role involves maintaining fiber backbones, repairing outages, splicing cables, and leading a crew during maintenance events.

A valid driver's license and willingness to travel 75–90% are required, with mostly night shifts and home-based local duties. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and experience with fiber tools; DOT regulations knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with fiber tools is required.
• Ability to read and repair from blueprints and wire diagrams.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair live optical/LOS networks and backbone, feeder, and AP in FTTX environments.
• Splice fiber optic cables in various conditions and operate a bucket truck safely.
• Lead crews during maintenance events and coordinate controlled outages with the proper channels.
• Complete daily production reports and update maps for areas worked.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fiber tools

Job description

Company Overview

We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

The OSP Fiber - Network Maintenance Technician is responsible for network reliance to include outage reporting to fiber cabinets, fiber splitter cabinets, and fiber developments. Maintaining existing network backbone from ROW builds as well as aerial builds. Fixing and repairing anything and everything that is negatively affecting our network.

Pay: $22- 27.00 per hour

Job description:

*HIGH TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS* Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to splice any type of fiber optic cable in any type of condition
• Must be able to run and safely operate a bucket truck
• Must be able to run and safely operative a mini excavator
• Must have previous experience maintaining live optical / LOS networks
• Must understand AC to DC rectifying principles
• Must understand PON and GPON technologies and be able to troubleshoot outages
• Must understand backbone, feeder, and AP principals in FTTX practices
• Must be able to receive direction from management and lead a crew underneath to success during any maintenance events
• Must be able to orchestrate any controlled outages / repairs with the appropriate channels for a successful controlled outage
• Must have experience with DOT regulation
• Ability to communicate in person and by telephone
• Ability to read and repair from blueprints and/or wire diagrams
• Ability to complete mechanical tasks such as fiber splicing, reading meters (volt, RF and Fiber), conducting tests and performing troubleshooting measures to achieve plant level requirements
• As needed repair and maintenance of headend electronics and critical infrastructure equipment
• Complete daily production reports, mark up maps, keep track of work hours and complete "as-built" maps for areas worked
• Safely operate and use bucket truck to complete maintenance assignments
• Ability to work majority nights shifts
• Ability to use computer based programs required to support the activation and verification of electronic equipment installs
• Able to work at varying heights from a bucket truck, as well as ground level in underground vaults
• Reach, push, pull, hold, grasp and perform fine manipulation task on cable and electronic equipment

Skills:

• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Understand construction prints and splice documents
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-change environment.
• Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check.
• Must have time management skills and understand the importance of managing time
• Must be able to be able to multi-task and handle multiple project standings at one time

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience with fiber tools

Work Environment/Hazards:

• Outdoor elements and working with aerial plant
• In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles
• Working close to power transformers

Physical Demands:

• Sitting stationary for long periods of time splicing
• Climbing ladders, crouching, balance, kneel, stoop
• Working in all weather conditions
• Working Hours/Days: Min 40 hours Overtime as needed Mainly night work
• Travel Requirements: 75-90% travel required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Full-time work with overtime available
• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision
• 401K with a match
• Training provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid time off and holidays
• Voluntary life insurance
• Referral bonus program

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: 75% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace:

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

Why Work For Nextlink?

We bring the high-speed Internet and phone experience to the underserved markets of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois. We make a difference in the lives of everyone we serve, whether it is an online student, a work-at-home family, or large enterprises such as ISDs, higher education, or government entities.