Communications Technician

As a Communications Technician with Lumix, you will be responsible for installing, preparing, and troubleshooting fiber optic cables and data systems across Missouri and its surrounding areas. Each day will be an opportunity to improve your skill set, climb the knowledge ladder, and function as an elite representative of Lumix. The technician makes fiber and data pulls throughout the site from building-to-building and room-to-room, ensures fiber optic and data systems are operating within spec, as well as troubleshooting and correcting any issues.

Job Description

· Practice proper mechanical and fusion splicing via accepted field techniques

· Prepare mechanical connectors and fiber-optic for fusion splicing

· Practice proper termination and connecting of data systems.

· Properly test terminated cable runs and connections

· Maintain the necessary equipment and devices required for fiber and data work

· Communicate with customer throughout fulfillment of the agreed upon SOW

· Read and translate applicable drawings and instructions

· Cable installation, removal, and transits

· Underground, aboveground, and structural cable pulling in all ambient and non-ambient environments

· Practice proper care and techniques associated with the installation of single and multi-mode fiber in tight buffered and loose tube applications

· Practice proper care and techniques associated with the installation of data systems and equipment

· Maintain proper job documentation as required per Lumix standards and as specified per project scopes

· Fulfill expectations as handed down from leadership

· Excel and assimilate in a team environment

· Prepare for day-to-day operations associated with active projects

· Travel to and from customer sites as scheduled or communicated

· Wear proper PPE and maintain a safe work environment

· Operate technical equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other tools as needed

· Perform all physical duties to include lifting, pulling, and pushing as required to run single/multistrand fiber and data cables

· Maintain and comply with learnings associated with client agreements

· Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

· Outside the box mentality

· Work with minimal supervision in a team environment

· Possess the drive to advance with a growing team

· Display a willingness to learn and enhance skills

Noted Requirements

· Experience in operating various hand tools, and basic computer equipment

· Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record

· Pass a pre-employment drug test, and as required for client/contract obligations

Known Applicable Certifications

Fiber Optics Installer Certification

Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT)

Certified Premises Cabling Technician (CPCT)

Certified Fiber Optics Specialist (CFOS)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Payment frequency:

• Paid weekly

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Fiber Optics Installer Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT) (Preferred)
• Certified Premises Cabling Technician (CPCT) (Preferred)
• Certified Fiber Optics Specialist (CFOS) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person