Fiber Optic Cabling Technician
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Posted: June 26, 2017
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Fiber Optic Cabling Technician is responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining high-quality fiber optic cabling systems in a fast-paced environment.
Required Skills
Job Description
We are focused on imparting effective business staffing services through high level cost effective solutions. We have a strong foundation built on legacy and emerging technologies, including excellent track record of on-time delivery. We are leaders in providing additional custom IT Services with a proficient approach towards development of emerging mobile-based applications and web based application development. We are emerging as one of the largest private talent sourcing and management firms in the US.
Our client- one of the transit agency seeks an accomplished Fiber Optic Cabling Technician.
Role: Fiber Optic Cabling Technician
Location: Atlanta, GA 30303
Duration: 6 months (with a high possibility of extension)
Fiber Optic Cabling Technicians - Seeking individuals with deep experience at cable and fiber diagnostics, experienced in installing fiber and performing end to end troubleshooting. For example, testing the light loss of a fiber run, troubleshooting cabling runs looking for missing or loose connections at each end or within a cross connect, operating OTDR equipment and interpreting results, correcting faulty RJ45 connections for ethernet cables, repairing or replacing fiber end connections, troubleshooting low-voltage DC power issues, etc. Also, Basic troubleshooting of edge device connectivity, installing Corning Opti-Snap connectors on single mode fiber, and terminating RJ-45 connectors on CAT6 cabling. Must be able to work in a construction environment, work on a ladder, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in outdoor conditions for the majority of the day.
Must be capable of leading and providing direction to 2 assistant cable technicians who will work with the applicant in the field as a team to diagnose/test a fiber optic cable plant. The successful applicant will be self-directed and able to problem solve in the field to deliver fully connected and operational fiber endpoints
Required Skills:
o Single Mode Fiber Insertion Loss Testing
o Snap connector termination
o Optical cable tracing
o Inspection and cleaning of fiber optic connectors, including SC/APC and LC/APC
o OTDR Testing
o Copper RJ-45 male cable crimping
o Copper 110 punch
Desirable Skills:
o Demonstrated experience working on GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) environments, known commonly as Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) technologies (eg, AT&T U-Verse, Google Fiber, Verizon FIOS)
o Advanced fiber termination, specifically with epoxy/polish connectors, including use of tools and be able to re-terminate fiber connectors in the field.
Desirable - The successful applicant should hold one or more of the following certifications:
o The Fiber Optic Association, CFOS/T (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist / Testing)
o Electronics Technician Association, Fiber Optics Technician (ETA/FOT)
o Electronics Technician Association, Fiber Optics Installer (ETA/FOI)
o BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF)
Fiber Optics installation, Fiber Optics troubleshooting, Fiber optics maintenance and Fiber Optics Splicing
I would love to talk to you if you think this position suits your interest.
If you are looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we would like to work with you. We also offer group health insurance.
NOTE: “Candidates that are offered a position are required to pass pre-employment drug and background screening”