Outside Plant Technician

CITADEL Pacific Ltd.; Northern Mariana Islands; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

IT&E is seeking an Outside Plant Technician for a temporary, year-long BEAD project. The role involves installing and maintaining copper and fiber optic infrastructure, splicing cables, and supporting field engineering with detailed reporting.

Responsibilities include testing with OTDR and power meters, producing accurate staking sheets, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, FCC, NESC, and NEC standards. Relevant certifications are desirable but not required at hire.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required; technical schooling desirable.
• 3 years of outside plant installation/repair experience; 6–12 months in OSP construction preferred.
• Fiber optic cable installation and repair experience desirable but not required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair outside plant infrastructure including copper and fiber optic cables.
• Splice copper and fiber optic cables and maintain splicing records and schematics.
• Test and troubleshoot fiber with OTDR, optical power meter, and fiber scope.
• Ensure safety and compliance with OSHA, FCC, NESC and NEC standards.
• Provide on-the-job training to interns or trainees.
• Support project timelines and maintain field notes and staking sheets.

Skills

Equipment use

Cable splicing

Reading schematics

Customer service

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school desirable

Tools

OTDR

Fiber identifiers

Fusion splicer

Scope

Job description

This is a temporary position to support the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD Project). This position is a minimum of one year or until the completion of the BEAD Project. The Outside Plant Technician under the direct supervision of the Outside Plant Supervisor, installs, maintains Outside Plant Infrastructure, and splices copper and fiber optic cables in both outdoor and indoor settings, reads, creates and maintains splicing schematics and diagrams, maintains control of Outside Plant activities surrounding the assigned work site(s), takes and maintains accurate splicing and field notes, supports project timelines, and inspects, designs, and provides accurate staking sheets for projects.

Responsibilities:

The Employee will:

• Outside Plant infrastructure installation to include copper and fiber optic cable installation,construction, maintenance, and repair works.
• Splice copper and fiber optic cables; able to place a mid-sheath splice; prepare andmaintain splicing records, schematics, and diagrams.
• Work with Construction PM and/or OSP Engineers to perform splicing as directed; providethe OSP Engineers with detailed reports of field splicing activity.
• Test and troubleshoot fiber using an OTDR, optical power meter, fiber identifier and scope.
• Perform routine Outside Plant maintenance; recognize and repair route issues, includinghand-hole cleanup; place and test jumpers in communication cabinet
• Locate and repair cable faults to prevent signal failure interruptions.
• Validate and test end-to-end service provisioning for the cable network.
• Confirm accurate cable termination on cross connect, patch panels, hubs and routers.
• Review site surveys, design drawings, technical manuals for cable installation feasibility.
• Maintain project tracing information such as production sheets, timesheets and customerrequired paperwork; enter and maintain outside plant records.
• Participate in engineering, permit and construction processes to support capital projects or project contracts.
• Perform work in accordance with industry standards; conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA,FCC, NESC and NEC, etc.)
  • a. Be familiar with RUS standards,
  • b. Read and follow design engineer's instructions and specifications.
  • c. Maintain the scope of work on the project.
  • d. Adhere to safety procedures.
• Provide on-the-job training in telecommunications field work to student interns or trainees
• Perform work of Combination Technician as needed.
• Perform call out and/or standby work which involves responding and restoring services foremergency calls, responsible for being on the job at short notice to repair damaged cablesuntil service is restored Perform
• Perform other related duties or tasks as assigned or required
• Education: High school graduate or equivalent required; Technical school graduate desirable.
• Experience: 3 years of experience in outside plant installation and repair for both copper and fiber. 6to 12 months of this must be in the construction of outside plant facilities.

Licensure/Certification/Professional Association:

• Certification for Fiber Optic Cable installation or vendor certification for business systemsinstallation and maintenance are desirable, but not required at time of hire
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive with manual gear shift required

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Design techniques, tools and principles involved in the production of technical plans,blueprints, and drawings. Understanding of how to read staking sheets.
• Telecommunications standards and practices
• Telecommunications construction and maintenance requirements and regulations
• Telecommunications equipment, networks, and processes, to include fiber optics, DSLnand Outside Plant safety

Skills in:

• Managing human and material resources
• Installing, splicing and locating copper and fiber cables
• Using personal computer hardware and Microsoft software programs
• Providing good customer service in the resolution of their problems
• Using construction equipment, hand tools, fusion splicer, OTDR, fiber identifiers andscope

Ability to:

• Work with clients regarding engineering problems
• Pay close attention to detail and make good sound decisions based on information given
• Identify and distinguish colors
• Sit and stand for long periods of time
• Multitask and work under pressure with the ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately with all levels of staff and customers,both verbally and in writing
• Carry, climb and operate extension ladder, (approx. 28 ft. high and 75 pounds), and lift and carry other heavy objects such as generators, manhole covers, pull-box covers, etc.
• Pull/pull heavy objects such as aerial platforms, racking and forming cables.
• Drive company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner
• Work independently without supervision, maintaining a positive attitude and strong workethic
• Work indoors, outdoors, in poorly ventilated areas, in confined spaces, during extremeheat, exposed to dust, dirt, noise, insects, cleaning solutions, in all kinds of weather andat all times of the day or night
• Work exposed to high voltage electrical power lines, explosive and/or flammable liquidsand gases, oxygen deficiency, carbon monoxide, lead toxity and asbestos materials.
• Work with molten lead and wax.
• Work assigned work tour which may be weekdays, weekends, and holidays, includingdays, evenings, and night hours. Subject to occasional scheduled and/or unscheduledovertime and callouts.

About IT&E

Formerly Micronesian Telecommunications Corp, IT&E was a part of Verizon International. CITADEL acquired IT&E in 2005 after successfully navigating the US CIFUS process and the Federal Communications Commission. In 2006, a partnership was established with Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan's largest trading houses, which invested in the company as part of its telecommunications push. The company acquired IT&E in Guam, and together, became the largest wireless provider in Micronesia. The entire company was renamed IT&E. IT&E was the first in the region to offer 3G services with the launch of CDMA EVDO in 2009. It soon followed with the launch of 4G LTE in 2011.

We offer a competitive total rewards package which includes a base salary determined by factors such as role, experience, skill set, and location. Additionally, eligible employees may receive discretionary bonuses based on both company performance and individual achievements. Our benefits and programs are designed to meet the needs of our employees and are benchmarked to the market. Detailed information regarding compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we afford equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for hire and promotion without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, religion, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or disability or genetic information. IT&E is a Drug Free Workplace.