Field Technician I - Fiber Optics - Grantsville, MD

$41,600 - $45,760/Yr

Pillar Innovations - Grantsville, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Grantsville, MD

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Field Technician I - Fiber Optics role at Pillar Innovations involves the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic cables. This position requires working in various environments, including elevated and confined spaces, to ensure efficient operation and customer satisfaction. The technician will be responsible for tasks such as pulling, tensioning, and splicing fiber optic lines, as well as documenting and testing the installations.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform work in communications spaces
• Qualify to work safely in energized spaces
• Participate in training for pole climbing
• Operate basic hand tools (Cordless Drill, Hammer, Wrench, Socket Set)
• Qualify to perform work from an elevated position in the bucket truck
• Assist when needed to remove old hardware from poles and install new
• Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification
• Assist with worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections
• Assist with performing minor field repairs on equipment
• Assist with stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing cable
• Learn Industry Standard coding for fiber optics
• Become familiar with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR, traffic identifiers, light-source power-meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
• Learn proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables
• Learn to perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services
• Learn to read and understand manufacturer manuals and standards for operating, installing, and repairing electronic equipment, product, and components
• Learn to troubleshoot and repair common fiber optic equipment and component issues
• Install demarcation enclosures, switches, and other telecom equipment
• Route premise cable both inside and outside of facilities
• Assist in the completion of documentation to include record-keeping, billing, and inventory
• Learn to calibrate fiber optic equipment out in the field according to manufacturer's instructions

Requirements

• No prior experience necessary
• Valid Driver's License is required
• Experience operating ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, and reel stands preferred
• Experience operating small equipment preferred (i.e., forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.)
• Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes
• General construction and/or flagging experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain MSHA Certification
• Must be comfortable working at elevated heights and in confined spaces
• Ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision
• Ability to inspect, operate, and mobilize a bucket truck preferred
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professionalism
• Compute basic math calculations and take measurements
• Familiar with Microsoft Software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel

Nice-to-haves

• Experience operating small equipment (i.e., forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.)
• General construction and/or flagging experience preferred
• Ability to inspect, operate, and mobilize a bucket truck preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
• On-the-job mentoring and training
• Internal job postings
• Performance and salary reviews
• Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Overtime available as applicable
• Advancement through tailored employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
• Additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances