Fiber Optic R&M Technician

Overview

Prince Telecom is currently hiring qualified R&M Technicians to join our team to help connect America. As a full service telecommunications company, we specialize in building, maintaining, and managing some of the largest upgrades, rebuilds, and new builds, as well as a wide range of services including aerial and underground construction, structured wiring, fiber splicing, cable mining, and engineering for the fiber to the home market. R&M Technicians are responsible for the terminating, splicing, bonding/grounding, documenting, and testing of all fiber optic cables within the systems fiber optic networks and their related equipment. We connect the world today with tomorrow’s technologies.

We provide paid training, a company vehicle, full benefits, and tuition assistance.

What you’ll do…

Install, repair, maintain, test proof or adjust, as needed, all fiber optic cables and related equipment

Climb utility poles and ladders

Lift and carry equipment that weighs at least 75 lbs

Use a variety of hand tools

Work in all types of inclement weather

Enter underground facilities and be able to use a shovel to uncover underground closures

Coordinate fiber activities with other departments and staff

Perform fiber tests with OTDR’s, light source and meters

Terminate, splice, bond/ground, and test fiber optic equipment to customer standards

Provide accurate equipment location, splicing, and terminating records for the fiber database

Assist the Construction and Engineering departments

Build bays, racking, jumper ducts and other network elements

Monitor, communicate, and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber and/or fiber related equipment from Master Control to and through each HUB to the NODE.

Provision and install media converters

Serve as a technical resource for staff on all fiber related areas and technical procedures

Be available for any on call emergency coverage for fiber restoration year round

Who we are looking for…

High school diploma or GED required or a combination of equivalent education and experience

Two (2) years experience with fiber optic cable technology, formal fiber optic training strongly desired.You have one (1) year of fiber optic cable splicing experience or completion of an equivalent training program

Authorized to work in the United States for this company

Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as needed with or without assistance

Able to meet the safety requirement of the safety harnesses that are utilized for bucket trucks and climbing poles

Possess the ability to work at ground level, crouch squat and sit. Install Network Interface units outdoors on customer premises

Valid standard Drivers License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience

You have an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company

Have a good understanding of the technologies and standards as they apply to the installation of fiber optic networks

Have a working knowledge of design and layout for fiber terminations

Possess a good understanding of fiber documentation and have the ability to assist in laying out new fiber circuits

Be able to think analytically

Excellent customer presentation and service skills.

Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment.

Ability to work well under pressure and deadline environments.

Ability to translate highly technical information to end user customers and staff.

Ability to communicate with other staff.

Ability to handle on-call responsibilities

Act as a customer contact. Interface with customers and local supervisors to clarify project status

Learn new equipment software and interfaces to help expand business opportunities

Work well within a team

Good written and oral communication skills

Adaptable to changing environments

Complete other duties as assigned.

Be able to work weekends and overnights

Be able to differentiate color codes

Be able to read and understand manufacturer’s manuals for operating and repairing of electronic equipment and components

Proficient in the operation of all related fiber tools and equipment.

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What you’ll get…

Company vehicle

Weekly paychecks

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short and Long Term Disability

Supplemental Life and AD&D

401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Discounts

Legal Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement for select programs

Who we are… Prince Telecoms commitment to deliver outstanding service that consistently exceeds customer expectations has grown the company to become one of the nations largest fulfillment providers. With a national footprint and over 850 employees, Prince Telecom affords its customers a single source solution with the ability to deploy a well-equipped, professionally trained and experienced workforce capable of meeting needs anywhere in the United States. Prince Telecom offers a wide range of services that includes: residential and commercial installations, digital converter deployment, high speed modem installations, home security and automation, underground and aerial construction services and special projects such as MDU construction, drop rebuilds and audits.

At Prince Telecom we are proud of our installation technicians and operational support teams who meet our strict pre-employment and on-going safety and quality control criteria; we reward their outstanding performance with competitive pay, bonus programs, paid training, career development programs, safety certifications, paid time off and medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k).

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Companys policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Companys policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.