Fiber to the Premises Technician - Yakima, WA

Alamon • Yakima, WA

274d • $22 - $27 • Remote

About The Position

Alamon, Inc., a Montana-based employee-owned company since 1975, provides installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries nationwide. There is no ceiling when it comes to your professional growth at Alamon, an employee-owned company. Alamon, Inc. seeks a Fiber to the Premises Technician (FTTX) for its Broadband Deployment Services (BDS) department. This position entails: the planning, installation, and maintenance of copper and fiber optic cables in both an indoor and outdoor setting. This role involves working with cutting-edge technology to ensure high speed internet and telecommunication services are delivered to customers' homes or businesses. Must be able to splice, test, and repair fiber optic and copper cables as well as read, create, and maintain splicing diagrams.

Requirements

• Must pass the pre-employment screening process which includes a background check, drug test and motor vehicle records pull.
• Have the ability and mentality to work outdoors, in a physically demanding work environment and all-weather conditions, lifting or moving up to 50lbs., and hiking over various terrain.
• Possess a current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record with no DUI / DWIs within the past 5 years.
• Willing to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required.
• Be available to work nights and weekends as required by project demands.
• High school Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with the installation and repair of fiber optic and copper cables.
• Adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements.
• Must have experience splicing fiber optic and/or copper cables.
• Be self-motivated and provide a high quality of workmanship.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and read and build from blueprints and/or wire diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair fiber and copper cables and related equipment including junction boxes, splice closures and fiber distribution panels.
• Test, activate, and troubleshoot equipment after installation.
• Ensure all installations and network components meet industry standards, company guidelines and regulatory equipment.
• Perform tasks associated with electronic upgrade and cable splicing.
• Self-supervise all work performed to ensure that all splicing operations are completed in accordance with customer and industry specifications.
• Field train and control/oversee the work of other Splicers when necessary.
• Safely operate and use ladders to complete daily construction assignments which may include climbing utility poles.
• Maintain daily production logs, production reports, mark-up maps, keep track of work hours, complete 'as-built maps' for areas built and track daily production.
• Reconcile all issued parts and materials daily to ensure accurate material usage counts.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities to successfully complete job tasks while accepting full responsibility for the safe operations and maintenance of the vehicle, equipment, and tools.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance policy
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off.
• Vacation time
• Employer-paid health insurance for each full-time employee
• ESOP company= Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Lodging and transportation are provided while traveling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED