Fiber Optic Technician

1 week ago

Social Circle, Georgia, United States Resource Logistics Full time
Fiber Optic Technician Job Description at Resource LogisticsKey Responsibilities
  • Mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware
  • Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required
  • Perform testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set
  • Install LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA and MPO/MTP connectors, for both multi-mode & single-mode fiber
  • Terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord
  • Terminate & breakout outside plant fiber
  • Terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber
  • Install fan out kits including buffer tube
  • Calculate end to end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber
  • Complete all paperwork accurately and on time
  • Perform any other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities
  • Provide onsite support after business hours as part of on-call schedule
  • Travel to various sites as needed
  • Test using an OTDR, Fluke & EFXO
  • Troubleshoot using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end, and Network wide
  • Perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable
  • Perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable
  • Perform building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices
Requirements
  • Self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s)
  • Promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners
  • Proficient with listed tools
  • Act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s)
  • Proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s)
  • Ability to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds
  • Ability to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • Proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure)
  • Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS)
  • Prefer 3-5 years of experience in Fiber
  • Prefer Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA/BICSI)
  • Prefer Data Center installation experience
  • Prefer Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience
  • Prefer OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing)