Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $27-34 DOE

Patriot Broadband Technologies is seeking an experienced Fiber Technician for the Mid- Atlantic Division who will support the splicing, terminating, bonding, grounding, testing, and documentation process of all fiber cables within broadband construction network. Our professionals operate bucket trucks, climb poles, and trench fiber cabling. A Fiber Technician will have a strong understanding of service operations in the broadband industry and will use effective communication to foster a positive team culture and work around different personalities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Use and understand the fiber optic color code

Place both aerial and underground splice closures along with a variety of other closures common to the splicing and termination of fiber optic cables

Read and follow engineers instructions and specifications, maintain the scope of work on the project and adhere to safety procedures

Understand and adhere to customer and company timelines

Use fusion splicing machines (including a mass fusion splicing machine) and operate OTDRs and power meters

Install, repair, and test, fiber optic cables using bucket trucks or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or confined spaces

Proficient with hot cuts, maintenance window, CO/NOC communications with a tester/MSO technician

Able to connect and rearrange cable facilities per splice documents

Budget-minded behaviors to review and ensure profitability on new, ongoing, and completed projects

Team player that coordinates and communicates activities with other employees, departments, and management

Operates an aerial bucket truck

Troubleshoot and utilize standard OSP tools to include OTDR's, light meters, and signal strength meters

Will travel on a regular and daily basis to meet project and business needs

Understands and follows all industry standard safety requirements

Take ownership of additional job duties and projects as assigned by the Patriot management team

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Fusion splicing documentation and certification

Knowledge of fiber optic and coaxial cable types, make-ups, and manufacturer specifications

Knowledge of cable testing procedures and test equipment

Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening required

Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure

Able to read fiber schematics along with HFC maps and design prints

High level of professionalism, including the ability to successfully navigate various personalities when working with customers, fellow employees, and the public

Experience: 5+ years of relevant job experience in a similar industry or job experience with similar essential duties

Must hold a valid state drivers license and maintain a satisfactory driving record

Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card

Education Level: High School/GED

A technical degree or equivalent training is preferred but not required

Knowledge of NESC, OSHA, and related state and local codes

When business needs require must have the ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, and off hours

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment for this position may be moderate to loud. All work is outdoors so employees in this position are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions which can include but is not limited to extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as rain, snow, sleet, and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog. Often work will be performed near busy highways and streets.

This is not intended to be a complete job description.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans available
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term Disability
• 401k plan with Generous Company match offer
• 9 paid calendar holidays

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