Field Technician

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Field Technician

Omni Fiber provides a variety of perks and benefits:

Compensation

– Competitive Pay
– 401(k) with Employer Matching Contribution up to 4%
– Professional Development Reimbursement and Advancement Opportunities.

Time off

– Company Paid Holidays (8 days)
– Floating Holidays (3 days)
– Paid Time Off (15 days)

Benefits

– Medical, Dental, and Vision
– Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
– HSA enrollment option with Employer Contribution
– Monthly internet and cell phone allowances
– Mileage reimbursement
– Paid company training

About the position:

The Field Technician will install and troubleshoot all Omni Fiber services from the terminal to Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) with the ability to set up a wireless mesh network and connect wireless devices.

What you will do:

– Troubleshoot, splice, and repair OSP fiber optic cables to restore service during outages.
– Fantastic customer service skills and professional attitude
– Assist with maintaining and updating facility records.
– Physical ability to work in various environments such as attics, crawl spaces, and adverse weather.
– Operate company vehicle/equipment safely and professionally.
– Perform on-call rotation duties after regular business hours.
– Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.

Your experience:

– Possess and maintain a valid state drivers license and acceptable driving record.
– High school diploma
– Ability to lift and move up to 80 lbs.
– Weigh less than 285 lbs since this is required for ladder safety
– At times work in small, confined spaces or aloft (up to 28 ft.)
– Be available for overtime, emergency callouts and holiday work.
– Ability to identify wire and cable colors.
– Physical ability to work from a kneeling or standing position for long periods.
– Ability to read prints and assist with redlines/construction drawings

Your preferred qualifications:

– Residential/business installation experience
– Outside plant fiber optic splicing and troubleshooting experience
– Outside plant cable locating experience
– Skilled in basic telephony and computer equipment
– Familiar with PLP/Coyote cases and following best practices for installation.
– Familiar with aerial drop/cable installation, mechanical terminations, and testing.
– Moderate network troubleshooting skills
– Experience with VoIP and customer alarm systems
– Fiber optic training certifications

Questions about this role? Contact me at jessica.list@omnifiber.com!