AFL - Tustin, CA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products, conductor accessories and fittings, and related services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and has grown to include every facet of the passive optical network, employing over 5,000 associates worldwide and consistently generating annual sales in excess of a billion dollars. In April of 2019, AFL made a major investment in ITC Service Group, a Sacramento-based company providing broadband installation, design and staffing services to the telecommunications and IT industries. ITC Service Group was founded in 1999 and provides managed services and workforce solutions for the nationwide planning design, construction, installation and maintenance of voice, data and video networks. AFL and ITC were built and are operated on similar core values and philosophies. This will prove extremely beneficial to our customers and our employees. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL "Connect" you to your next career opportunity! If you have a background in telecommunication installation, prism, video, cable or satellite, we'd love to connect with you! Our technicians take pride in their work, enjoy new technology, and love customer service. This long term opportunity offers paid training and competitive pay. Benefits package includes: medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, vacation pay and 401 K plan.
Responsibilities
- Work both inside and outside the home to install and ensure customer satisfaction with broadband integrated digital TV, high speed Internet, and voice services.
- Connect fiber optic jumpers and drops (AERIAL, BURIED AND PLENUM).
- Run temporary fiber drop safely for public.
- Splice fiber drop connectors and install ONT and power supplies.
- Run or reuse COAX or CAT5 wiring as needed.
- Bury CAT5/COAX up to 50 ft. as required.
- Verify service for installations.
- Install Internet hubs and routers, utilizing MOCA technology as needed.
- Configure customer-owned computers and educate customers about Internet access.
- Run COAX cable to TV Boxes and CAT5E cable from routers to network interface modules for video service installations.
- Take DB loss readings at splitter points and terminated ends, initialize set up box for activation on fiber network, and program remote controls.
Requirements
- Valid state driver's license and non-negligent driving record.
- Meet safety restriction weight limit of 275 lbs.
- Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as required.
- Pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.
- Ability to visually perceive differences in wire and cable colors.
- Complete on-the-job and/or classroom training to remain competitive in telecommunications.
- Be "on call" and "on standby" as needed.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrate knowledge of computer operating systems (i.e., MS 98SE, 2000, XP and above).
- Experience cabling various electronic components (e.g., modems, routers, TVs, stereo systems, and home entertainment systems).
- Knowledge of basic electricity as it relates to telecommunications, including principles, theories, and applications of electricity.
- Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
- Ability to work well with others and independently in the field.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance
- Paid holidays
- Vacation pay
- 401 K plan
