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OzarksGo · 1 day ago

Fiber Optic Technician I

OK,US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

OzarksGo is a telecommunications subsidiary of Ozarks Electric Cooperative, offering all-fiber gigabit internet and premium television and telephone services to Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma. The Fiber Optic Technician I will perform basic fiber optic splicing, utilize fiber optic tools, and support subscribers in accessing the network while maintaining professional communication on-site and off-site.

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Responsibilities

Understand basic light transmission concepts, fiber handling guidelines, and fiber documentation

Perform basic fiber optic fusion/mechanical splicing

Use basic fiberoptic tools, including light meters, fiber scopes, live fiber identifiers, and locators

Safely use ladders, bucket trucks and plows

Participate in the fiber technician on-call rotation

Utilize mapping software and account lookup tools for troubleshooting, and documenting work performed

Communicate professionally and courteously on-site and off-site

Perform construction related duties including buried drops, aerial drops, and drop pole transfers

Preserves confidentiality of company issues when relating to staff, customers, and general public

Supports the Bylaws, guidelines, policies, and philosophies of the company at all times

Supports the Mission Statement and Core Values at all times

The Fiber Optic Technician I shall be required to perform any other duties assigned in order to fulfill the objectives of OzarksGo

To support and assist subscribers to access the network

To be a team player and maintain good relations in all contacts with the general public

Qualification

Fiber optic splicingBucket truck operationTrenching/plowing equipmentMapping softwareBasic light transmissionPC abilitiesCommunication skillsTeam playerConfidentiality

Required

High school diploma

Some experience in outside construction and communication line construction

Background in home construction/remodeling

Experience with Bucket Trucks

Experience with trenching/plowing equipment

Must be able to operate all equipment normally found in an office environment

Must have a valid driver's license without violation, which would prohibit insurability

Must have general PC abilities including Microsoft Office and tablet operating skills

Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL within a year of start date

Must work in inclement weather

Normal office/field conditions

Some irregular hours may be required

Frequent daytime travel across the entire service territory for installation inspection and subscriber and landowner issues

Occasional overnight travel may be required

After an offer of employment has been made, a physical examination is required which will include drug testing

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Rarely lifts up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus

This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, or stand, as necessary

Visual and audio acuity is an essential function of this position