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About CCI Systems

CCI Systems, Inc. is a leading employee-owned telecommunications company with over 60 years of industry experience and knowledge. Our team-based work culture and environment have enabled us to grow, develop, and retain long-term employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, flexibility, paid on-the-job training, overtime, professional development, and inspire our employees to be bold and accountable.

Our Mission

Our mission is to innovate tomorrow's solutions today.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Fiber Optic Network Specialist who will play a crucial role in guaranteeing prompt delivery and excellence in telecommunications services for our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for deciphering schematics and diagrams to splice, terminate, and test fiber-optic connections for new constructions and service setups. Additionally, the role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and rectifying damaged cables and associated concerns within the outside plant network.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain new and existing fiber-optic cables.
• Prepare and splice single-mode and multi-mode optical fiber cables ranging from single to ribbon and loose tube.
• Splice and repair fiber-optic cables using single and mass fusion equipment.
• Terminate fiber using various connectors or pigtails.
• Test fiber using OTDR, OLTS, Power Meters, and VFL.
• Install required splice capsules and hardware.
• Perform mid-sheath cable entries and splice fibers in an active network.
• Maintain existing plant without causing signal failure interruptions.
• Respond to network outages and perform required troubleshooting and repairs.
• Keep up-to-date records of project progress, including production sheets, time sheets, and necessary customer documentation.
• Maintain splice equipment, trailers, and vehicles.
• Complete certification testing of fiber-optic systems.
• Understand and adhere to safety standards, including OSHA, NESC, NEC, and other pertinent regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of all organizational policies and governmental regulations.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following CCI's policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• 2+ years of fiber splicing and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of fiber optic theory, including fiber loss, connector types, and different types of fibers preferred.
• Experience with both ribbon fiber and loose tube, with combination in deribbonizing and ribbonizing preferred.
• Ability to test fiber using OTDR, OLTS, Power Meters, and VFL preferred.
• Ability to use single and mass fusion splicing machines preferred.
• Ability to differentiate between different fiber sizes and colors preferred.
• Ability to read splicing matrix, splice, and test fiber in various environments, such as FTTH, underground, and aerial preferred.
• Ability to place aerial and underground splice closures, along with other closures common to the splicing and termination of fiber-optic cables preferred.
• Capable of efficiently accomplishing the allocated workload within the specified timeframe while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Proficient in prioritizing tasks and adapting schedules to accommodate evolving requirements.
• Ability to detect safety issues and work independently.
• Record and document testing per customer specifications.
• Complete daily production reports to document work performed.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and various web-based software.
• Self-starter and dependable with great attention to detail.

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing to travel up to 100%, which may include overnight stays on a weekly basis, dependent on candidate location and region.
• Maintenance of customer networks may entail working outside regular business hours, including evening and overnight shifts.
• Candidates may eventually be required to be on call on a rotational basis, which may include nights and weekends.

General Information

• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Piece rate after initial training has been completed and able to work independently.
• Must provide own hand tools to satisfactorily complete all job functions. Specialty tools will be provided.
• Willing to work indoors in confined spaces, poorly ventilated areas, such as attics, basements, crawlspaces, and/or manholes. Exposure to dust, dirt, noise, insects, rodents, pets, and cleaning solutions.
• Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to work up to 50' in a bucket truck, ladder, and/or climb utility poles.
• Mechanically inclined and able to use hand tools and equipment to help complete an assigned project.
• Maintain a professional working attitude with co-workers and customers.
• Maintain a clean, neat, professional appearance.