Fiber Optics Technician

Job Summary

Provide field coordination and oversight to fiber /splice crews. This position is responsible for overall safety, materials, reporting, leadership, employee communication, and productivity measures.

Responsibilities

Review plans and permits

Supervise, train, and develop work crews, provide input and assist crews when needed in operating other equipment and/or assist the laborers out in the field

Maintain a safe worksite and enforce safe work practices by following company rules and OSHA regulations, leading crew pre-task planning, addressing employee concerns, and hazard abatement

Take action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, fiber, and falling objects

Ensure that materials, equipment, and tools are safely loaded/unloaded, secured to crew vehicles, cleaned and maintained as prescribed

Inspect company vehicles for proper operating conditions, proper security, and proper stock of materials, both pre- and post-trip

Report any maintenance needs or improper operating conditions of crew trucks or equipment to the proper party

Check work area to ensure it is clean, secure, good housekeeping is being practiced, poses no risk to the public, employees, or the environment

Write any necessary reports, complete forms, post job related information on computer, find job information on computer as required and directed

Enter and submit the crew’s hours of work accurately, ensure timecards are signed by all crew members

Perform safety inspections of crew and equipment, provide feedback, stop any unsafe work (stop work authority), and complete reports as necessary, Near Misses, Incident/Accident Reports, etc.

Monitor quality standards of all jobs, including crew performance, and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are met

Ensure adherence to ethics and compliance requirements

Perform a wide variety of manual labor tasks involving dexterous use of hand tools such as pneumatic, electric, and hand tools

Wear required PPE

Required Skills & Abilities

High School diploma or equivalent education

Preferred 2-4yrs of experience in fiber installation

Preferred 2-4yrs of Fiber Splicing process

Preferred 2-4yrs of Testing Fiber using OTDR

OSHA 30

IMSA certification a plus

Strong focus on safety, quality, integrity, accountability, productivity, and teamwork

Good communication skills and the ability to manage and interact in a team environment

Ability to read and follow plans, drawings, and directions (verbal and written)

Knowledge of street and highway fiber rules and regulations, and safety precautions to be observed in working on or near roads and highways

Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment

OSHA, competent person, confined space, and hazard abatement training

Thorough knowledge of safety standards and Underground Facilities Law (Blue Stake, Arizona 811)

Knowledge of hand and power tools

Must be able to work safely outdoors in Arizona heat conditions and perform all job duties with no restrictions.

Must have flexibility in personal schedule including weekdays and occasional night and weekend work

Ability to stand and exert physical effort performing manual labor most of the day

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally

Ability to work in severe weather conditions, including extreme heat

Valid driver license and clean driving record

Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

The outdoor elements, subject to variations in temperature and weather conditions, equipment noise, and dust

May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling

Culture Index

In addition to submitting your resume, please find 7-8 minutes to complete a simple 2 question survey as part of the overall interview process. Candidates who submit both their resume, and the survey - will be given priority in the interview process. Culture Index Survey

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