- High school diploma or equivalent
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Minimum 3 years of experience in OSP fiber construction, fiber maintenance, quality assurance, or related telecommunications environments
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Working knowledge of underground fiber construction methods including conduit, HDD, direct bury, and route infrastructure
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Experience reading construction drawings, splice diagrams, KMZ files, and as-built documentation
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Hands-on experience with fusion splicing, OTDR testing, and fiber troubleshooting
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Familiarity with handholes, vaults, splice enclosures, route markers, and standard OSP infrastructure
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Experience with high-count fiber systems (144-count and above) including ribbon fiber preferred
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn mobile inspection, ticketing, and GIS platforms
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Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work independently across geographically dispersed route segments
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Valid driver’s license and ability to pass DOT physical, drug screen, and background check
Work Conditions
Work is performed most frequently outdoors in weather conditions that vary from sub-zero to heat above 90 degrees, in wet and dry conditions and in rural areas along the long haul route. Employee may perform duties around active underground utilities, energized and de-energized facilities, moving mechanical parts and roadway traffic. Work may be performed in confined spaces, including vaults and manholes. Some exposure to odors, gases, dust, and dirt may occur. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Ability to stand for long periods of time, constant rotation of movement, such as pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, reaching, and squatting. Ability to climb ladders and steep staircases. The position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing for extended periods; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Travel Requirements
During the construction phase, daily travel along the active route is required and may include extended overnight travel as the build progresses. During the operations phase, travel is concentrated within the assigned route territory with occasional travel for training, support of other routes, or storm/emergency response. Percent of time: Up to 80%
