Lightpath · 23 hours ago
Fiber Technician
Wakefield, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expLightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area, and they are seeking a Fiber Technician to help maintain and expand their fiber network. This role involves hands-on labor, including fiber splicing, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and cable placement, while also requiring communication with customers and municipalities.
Communications InfrastructureTelecommunicationsVoIP
Hiring Manager
Elise Santos
Responsibilities
Complete field survey of a path for a new cable to be installed within a building, conduit run or aerial pole path. Capture all the information related to the path using various tools of technology and document in a step-by-step method of procedure, that will be customer facing. Lightpath to provide that form document
Ability to meet with representatives from different municipalities and review proposed projects, file, and submit permit applications, track the application, and follow up on its approval. Be able to communicate with other Lightpath employees to obtain any required information the municipality would request such as bonds and insurance documents or payments
Work directly with our customers in the field, take and perform calls and email to update on project status and share documentation on each project with co-workers
Track new and ongoing projects by maintaining numerous Project Trackers
Attend Utility, Municipal and customer meetings to review and obtain permissions for newly proposed customer projects. Some of these meetings occur after hours and weekends. Some of the meetings are out of State and require extended travel times
Operate a bucket truck and able to work aloft to access splice cases and lashing fiber cable. Install a lashing machine on the strand and lash small sections of fiber to secure the supporting strand
Access confined space locations to audit conduits and place cable or remove splice cases and place in the vehicle to have work completed. These spaces will require a pump to evacuate water and the person to work in a wet and dark environment
Shall possess knowledge of fiber optic filters and CDWM filter splicing and testing
The technician must also be able to operate an EXFO OTDR and 400 gig test set and work with Lightpath or contracted resources to complete fiber and provisioning testing for circuits on an as needed basis. Individuals must be willing to learn and attend continuing ed classes for OTDR, electronic equipment and fiber splicing
The technician must be able to operate a fusion splice machine (single and mass) for fiber optic cables. This work requires a steady hand and the ability to sit in a single location for extended periods of time
The technician must be able to work on ladders both 28-foot extension and step up to 8-foot-high step ladders
The technician will also need to cover on-call shifts to support the Lightpath fiber Network. This at times may require working in adverse conditions and on holidays
Qualification
Required
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a stellar driving record free from any major offences
Experience in fiber splicing, equipment installation, troubleshooting and cable placement
Ability to work in buildings, confined spaces, side of the roadway and aerial locations
Willingness to work off hours, weekends, and holidays
Ability to be part of an on-call rotation in support of the network
Excellent follow-through skills and detail-oriented
Ability to develop and manage accurate data in Project Trackers
Ability to travel for short periods of time
5+ years' experience in fiber optic construction installation and maintenance
Superb timeline tracking and daily reporting skills on Excel, MS Office
Excellent customer service skill sets
Excellent communication skills to coordinate multiple moving parts and customer tracking
Ability to use Google Earth
Ability to understand and manage project goals and deadlines
Pro-Active and organized individual with excellent follow-through skills
Comfortable meeting with customers and excellent time management
Articulate, organized, and detailed individual who can interact effectively with customers and internal employees
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to work at night and off hours
Ability to sit for extended periods, stand, bend, walk, communicate via telephone, computer and/or face-to-face contact
Vision to monitor and use basic office equipment such as a personal computer, copier, and fax machines
Ability to carry 75 pounds and work in an aerial lift device
Preferred
College Degree in Engineering, Communications or related field experience preferred
Experience with MS VISIO
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision insurance
Yearly bonus program
Company matched 401k
Company
Lightpath
Lightpath is revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital destinations. It is a sub-organization of Cablevision Systems.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
2020-07-28Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Rachel Stack
Chief Financial Officer
Doug Turtz
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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