Construction Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installation, Repair, and Service Delivery
• Utilize test equipment to install products and isolate trouble effectively.
• Support, install, and repair company products by providing Ziply Fiber services.
• Install and maintain inside wiring for residential/business broadband (HSI/Video) service.
• Use and understand automated Dispatch equipment (i.e., handheld terminals), read and understand broadband service orders and trouble tickets, and the use of appropriate broadband test equipment.
• Effectively use Ziply Fiber\u2019s internal programs and dispatch programs to complete assignments. Fiber Construction, Splicing, and Testing
• Perform single fusion and mass fusion splicing on high-count fiber optic cables (24-ribbon and above) in outside plant environments.
• Prep, splice, and maintain fiber optic cables in aerial, underground, and indoor settings.
• Utilize OTDR, Power Meters, and VFL to test fiber, troubleshoot, and identify network issues. Network Maintenance, Documentation, and Safety
• Effectively use preventive maintenance program by rebuilding aerial/buried/underground cables.
• Read and interpret Outside Plant drawings.
• Read, create, and maintain splicing schematics, blueprints, and engineering documents.
• Perform mid-sheath entries, bond and ground fibers, and maintain existing plant.
• Adhere to OSHA, NESC, and NEC safety standards, including in-vehicle safety and work zone setups.
• Respond to network outages (24/7 on-call capability).

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of proven experience in outside plant fiber splicing.
• Experience with Fiber Optic construction and maintenance, transmission/noise isolation, sealed plant repair, and/or operation of all types of heavy equipment.
• Additional equipment certification/licensing/experience is preferred (i.e., Nortel, DMS10, Adtran, AFC/Tellabs, Calix, Go Digital, Acetelis, Pair Gain, Multiplexers, Seiscor/Pulsecom S24DU/COT, Fiber, Optics, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of all types of splicing activity, cable, and safety test equipment and/or use of all types of cable construction equipment.
• Basic AC/DC Theory
• Good safety record
• Knowledge in First Aid & CPR
• Proven expertise in mass fusion (ribbon) splicing and Core Alignment Single Fiber Splicers
• Ability to read/interpret construction prints and fiber splicing diagrams.
• Possession of a valid CDL driver\u2019s license is required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver\u2019s license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screening. Preferred
• Five (5) years of experience in telecommunications installation and maintenance.
• Additional equipment certification/licensing/experience (i.e., Nortel, DMS10, ADTRAN, AFC/Tellabs, Calix, Go Digital, Acetelis, Pair Gain, Multiplexers, Seiscor/Pulsecom S24DU/COT, Fiber, Optics, etc.)
• Possession of a valid CDL driver\u2019s license is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to climb, work aloft, and in close spaces.
• Ability to remain calm in high stress situations and demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to maintain strong communication with customers and different personalities.