Technician II - Fiber

Technibus, Inc.; Social Circle (GA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Technibus, Inc. is seeking a Technician II - Fiber in Georgia to handle fiber installation, termination, testing, and splicing. You will install outlets, mount faceplates, and build racks while maintaining labeling standards.

The role requires splice work, connector terminations for MMF/SMF, and consistent IES paperwork completion. Travel within territory and lifting up to 50 lbs are expected responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; fiber/telecom experience preferred.
• Must have basic copper termination skills and be able to terminate various fiber connectors.
• Able to install, test, splice, and terminate fiber and build/terminate cable layouts.
• Must pass IES standards and safety requirements; able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to travel within branch/regional territory.
• Proficient with listed tools and able to follow labeling standards.

Responsibilities

• The Technician II - Fiber shall install, terminate, test, and splice fiber.
• Install work area outlets, terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks, mount faceplates and surface boxes.
• Build closets, install grounding, and terminate IDC connections.
• Test with OTDR and troubleshoot issues end-to-end across the network.
• Install connectors (LC/SC/ST/FC/FDDI/MPO) for MMF and SMF fibers.
• Terminate jumper cords and outside plant fiber; complete IES paperwork on time.
• Travel within territory as needed.

Skills

Copper termination skills

Problem solving

Communication

Reading & writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

OTDR

Fluke DTX 180

Job description

Full benefits available after 30 days of employment! Full-time, direct hire position!

Job Summary

The Technician II - Fiber is responsible for all aspects of Fiber including but not limited to installing, terminating, testing, and splicing.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Technician II - Fiber must have basic copper termination skills
• The Technician II - Fiber will install a work area outlet for the floor, modular furniture, and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks. Mount faceplates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to IES COMMUNICATIONS labeling standards).
• The Technician II - Fiber will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic, and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
• The Technician II - Fiber performs testing, continuity test horizontal and riser cable, use of volt-ohmmeter, troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable.
• The Technician II - Fiber installs LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP connectors, for both multi-mode & single-mode fiber
• The Technician II - Fiber will terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord
• The Technician II - Fiber will terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. Corning/Commscope)
• The Technician II - Fiber will terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. 3DNX)
• The Technician II - Fiber will terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber
• The Technician II - Fiber will install fan-out kits including buffer tube
• The Technician II - Fiber will calculate the end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber
• The Technician II - Fiber will fully complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time specifically, timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers and others as required
• The Technician II - Fiber will complete any other duties as assigned

Testing

• The Technician II - Fiber will test using an OTDR, Fluke DTX 180
• The Technician II - Fiber troubleshoots using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end, and Network-wide

Splicing

• The Technician II - Fiber will perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable
• The Technician II - Fiber will perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable
• The Technician II - Fiber performs building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices

Minimum Salary: USD $26.00/Hr. Maximum Salary: USD $30.00/Hr.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• The Technician II - Fiber must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Technician II - Fiber must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• The Technician II - Fiber must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• The Technician II - Fiber must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• The Technician II - Fiber must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s).
• The Technician II - Fiber must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder, and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk very large job sites regularly.
• The Technician II - Fiber must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read the small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• The Technician II - Fiber must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Regular attendance is mandatory

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must be proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure)
• Must have Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS)
• Must be able to meet IES driving standards policy
• Prefer 5-7 years of experience in Fiber
• Prefer Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA)
• Prefer Data Center installation experience
• Prefer Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience
• Prefer OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing)
• Must be able to use the following trade Tools: Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves. Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, and Krone/3M/BIX.

Minimum Years of Experience: 2-4. Minimum Education: High School. License Required: No. Workplace Type: Onsite.

EEO Statement

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

Disability Accommodation: IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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