OSP Tech I

Conterra Ultra Broadband; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Conterra Ultra Broadband in Longview, TX is seeking an Outside Plant Tech I to support fiber deployment and maintenance across aerial and underground networks. You will assist in construction management, splicing, testing, and equipment installation under division standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of fiber optic field splicing experience, plus familiarity with OTDRs, power meters, and splicing equipment. Background checks and drug screening apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year fiber optic field splicing experience.
• Working knowledge of modern fiber splicing techniques for telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day outside plant fiber network deployment tasks, including construction management, progress reporting, maintenance and record keeping.
• Assist in preparation and splicing of fiber enclosures, panels, bonds/grounds and test fiber optic equipment to division standards.
• Perform ring cuts and butt-splices on live fiber without affecting existing services (aerial and underground).
• Help perform fiber tests with OTDRs, light source and meters.
• Assist in installation of fiber optic communication equipment and inside plant patch panels.

Skills

Fiber splicing techniques

OTDR testing

Construction management

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma

Fiber optic splicing experience (1 year)

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Power meters

Cleavers

Strippers

Job description

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Full-time Regular Longview, TX, US

6 days ago

Outside Plant Tech I

Job Type: Full Time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the day-to-day tasks associated with outside plant fiber network deployment and operations, including construction management, progress reporting, maintenance and record keeping.
• Assist in preparation and splicing of fiber enclosures, fiber panels, bonds/grounds and test fiber optic equipment to division standards.
• Assist in Perform ring cuts, butt-splices, enter splice cases on live fiber without affecting existing services; both aerial and underground
• Help perform fiber tests with OTDR’s, visible light source and meters.
• Assist in the installation of fiber optic communication equipment and Inside plant patch panels.
• Install aerial and underground enclosures and other fiber related telecom equipment.
• Must have, or develop a working knowledge of the following equipment: fusion splicer, mechanical splicer, OTDR, power meters, cleavers, strippers, buffer tube splitters, cable ring tools, hand tools, ladders, bucket trucks, etc.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of modern Fiber Splicing Techniques for the Telecommunications Industry.
• 1-year fiber optic field splicing experience and knowledge of test equipment
• Must complete I-9 E-verify form; pass a drug screen; pass a background check and complete new hire orientation.