Fiber Technician

Trans-Tel is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions across the federal, state, municipal, commercial, and petrochemical refinery markets. Our customer focused approach and 40+ years of core IT infrastructure and telecommunications expertise enables us to design, engineer, install, manage, and sustain integrated solutions that respond directly to the needs of our customers. Our longstanding commitment to quality is proven across decades of on-time and on-budget past performance.

The fiber technician is responsible for splicing and terminating fiber optic cables, performing maintenance and testing in inside and outside plant environments.

Essential job duties include:

• Installs, terminates and troubleshoots fiber cable systems in manholes, aerial plant and on customer sites.
• Installs all types of connectors.
• Performs pigtail and fusion splicing of fiber optic cabling.
• Performs pre and post tests on all installed or existing networks using OTDR and power meter.
• Routes cable in communication room for ISP and OSP.
• Dresses and prepares cable into closures and fan-out and prepare bare fiber.
• Enforces company and customer safety rules, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Supports, complies with, and participates in HSE Program.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years experience of multiple count fiber splicing.
• Experience working in network bay and splice closet installation.
• OSP passive optic network (PON) cabinet and termination panel building.
• Possess network troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction maps.
• Experience with FTTH networks preferred but not required
• Strong OTDR and OLTS testing skills.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing or via radio.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license and be able to obtain a security clearance. Hiring is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle and background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Why Trans-Tel?

Trans-Tel is looking for dynamic people to join our team who can carry out the work The Trans-Tel Way. We offer competitive compensation for professional, skilled and hourly employees. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance.

Hiring is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.