Outside Plant Tech II

Conterra Ultra Broadband; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Conterra Ultra Broadband seeks an Outside Plant Tech II in El Paso, TX to support fiber deployment and maintenance. You will splice, terminate, test, and document fiber routes, ensuring service reliability and adherence to engineering specifications.

The role requires hands-on fiber optics experience, equipment operation knowledge, and a valid CDL with a clean driving record. A background check and drug screen are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience in modern Fiber Splicing Techniques for the Telecommunications Industry
• 2 years Fiber optic field splicing experience and test equipment
• 2 years' experience and OSHA certification for operating bucket truck capable of reaching 40'
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required
• Clean Driving Record
• Must complete I-9 E-verify form; pass a drug screen; pass a background check and orientation

Responsibilities

• Preps, terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to division standards OSP Aerial and Underground
• Perform ring cuts, butt-splices, enter splice cases on live fiber without affecting existing services
• Perform fiber tests with OTDRs, light source and meters
• Provide accurate equipment location, splicing and terminating records for the fiber database and interpret engineering drawings
• Monitor, communicate and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber or related equipment
• Install/replace enclosures and other fiber related telecom equipment as required

Education

High school diploma, or equivalent

Tools

fusion splicer

mechanical splicer

OTDR

power meters

traffic identifiers

digital multimeters

cleavers

strippers

buffer tube splitters

cable ring tools

hand tools

toners

duct rodders

ladders

bucket trucks

Job description

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Outside Plant Tech II

Full-time Regular EL Paso, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1624

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preps, Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to division standards OSP Aerial and Underground. Terminate inside plant FDP end points
• Perform ring cuts, butt-splices, enter splice cases on live fiber without affecting existing services.
• Perform fiber tests with OTDR's, light source and meters.
• Provide accurate equipment location, splicing and terminating records for the fiber database and interpret engineering provided drawings.
• Monitor, communicate and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber or fiber related equipment.
• Install/replace enclosures and other fiber related telecom equipment as required or instructed.
• Must have experience using and calibrating the following equipment: fusion splicer, mechanical splicer, OTDR, power meters, traffic identifiers, digital multi-meters, cleavers, strippers, buffer tube splitters, cable ring tools, hand tools, toners, duct rodders, ladders, bucket trucks, etc.
• Must possess prior knowledge of OSP and ISP network design and infrastructure principles
• Must possess the ability to interpret plans, drawings, diagrams, and be able to correctly identify and record OSP as-built fiber routes.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records and input data into software programs used for information storage and retrieval

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, or equivalent

Candidate must be experienced in modern Fiber Splicing Techniques for the Telecommunications Industry, FOC or FIberOptic.com Certification a plus

2 years Fiber optic field splicing experience and test equipment

• 2 years' experience and demonstrated OSHA certification for operating bucket truck capable of reaching 40'
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Clean Drivers Record
• Must complete I-9 E-verify form; pass a drug screen; pass a background check and complete a new hire orientation