Fiber Optic Network Specialist

5 days ago

Blytheville, Arkansas, United States RITTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC Full time
Job Summary

Ritter Communications Holdings, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Fiber Optic Network Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our telecommunications construction team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and timely delivery of our services to our customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Read and interpret schematics and diagrams to splice, terminate, and test fiber-optic, coaxial, and copper for new construction and new service installations.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair damaged cable and related issues in the outside plant network.
  • Work with Construction Managers and/or OSP Engineers to perform splicing as directed.
  • Provide detailed reports of field splicing activity.
  • Prep cable and perform both fusion and mechanical splices for aerial and underground applications.
  • Ensure all splice closures and termination points are airtight and free of moisture.
  • Install protectors and demarcation equipment at customer premise.
  • Inspect and notate condition of vaults, mini-vaults, and manholes to ensure integrity of plant.
  • Install actives and passives (nodes, amplifiers, taps, splitters, power inserts).
  • Demonstrate appropriate Customer Service Skills, especially ability to work effectively with landowners and utility service providers.
  • Ensure proper bonding and grounding of aerial and underground plant.
  • Perform all work in accordance with industry and Company standards and per all government regulations including OSHA, DOT, FCC, etc.
  • Track and enter time for capital projects as required.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and occasionally perform work during scheduled maintenance windows at nonpeak hours.
  • Travel to customer sites, project areas, business related events, and other Ritter Communications locations.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of experience in telecommunications construction or maintenance operations required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience splicing fiber preferred.
  • Thorough understanding of telecommunication construction practices including fiber and cable installation practices and procedures.
  • Up-to-date on RUS and NEC Standards and FCC, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
  • Knowledgeable of company products, services, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to use all functions of RF meters, optical meters, spectrum analyzer, TDR, OTDR, volt/ohm/amp meters, and monitoring software.
  • Basic PC software skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, Auto Cad Map Viewer.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets, and cable schematics, fiber count reports, and verification reports.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions using information at hand.
  • Ability to effectively function as a team player.
  • Ability to pass DOT physical.
  • Ability to safely tow trailers or other equipment.
  • Ability to travel for business requirements; must possess a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
What We Offer

Ritter Communications Holdings, LLC offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, cancer, accident and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, free gym membership, company discounts, tuition reimbursement, paid training, paid leave, and much more.

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