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Network Cabling Services has a need to hire Fiber OpticTechnicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth area! If you are the type of person who likes to be challenged daily and enjoys seeing things through to successful completion and wants to be a part of connecting the communications of tomorrow, then you just might be a great fit for us! Network Cabling Services is looking for results-driven Fiber Optic Technicianswho value the things we value! we're looking for people who value service, quality, communication, safety and integrity, is committed to ongoing learning, and someone who shares the same passion we do for achievement and overcoming challenges!
Job Description of a Fiber Optic Technician:
The Fiber Optic Technician position assists in the planning and execution of Structured Cabling jobs to include those involving Fiber. This position is critical in helping to assure that projects are completed safely, on time and on budget with the highest quality and customer service.
Roles and Responsibilities of a Fiber Optic Technician:
- Perform all duties of an Apprentice and Installer
- Assist in building out telecommunications closets
- Install grounding infrastructure
- Perform copper cable terminations
- Perform and document copper cable testing
- Troubleshoot copper cable
- Perform retrofit (active circuits and cutover)
- Demonstrate basic understanding of Fiber Optic cable types and their properties
- Identify and know fiber connector types
- Know NEC Fiber Optic color code and identify color standards for Fiber Optic apparatus
- Strip inside and Outside Plant Fiber Optics cables including armored and prep for termination
- Terminate anaerobic and mechanical connectors
- Pull fiber in conduit and cable tray systems in accordance with best practices and industry standards
- Maintain current industry knowledge
- Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of network topologies
- Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of codes and standards
- Review blueprints or work orders to install, move, change, repair, or remove voice, data, video, and audio communications cables, copper and/or fiber
- Lead small projects or parts of a project as needed
- Perform housekeeping duties as required
- Assist with material loading and off-loading
- Drive on company business and assume responsibility of a company vehicle as needed and allowed
- Represent NCS with professionalism and integrity
- Perform all assigned duties Safely adhering to the highest Quality standards
- Provide the highest level of customer service with continuous communication (verbal and written)
- Perform all functions of the position and other duties that may be assigned
Quality - we take pride in our work and take ownership of the outcomes. This attitude of excellence is applicable to internal and external clients alike. We pay attention to details and strive to consistently deliver exceptional quality across all aspects of our business. Every project, every client, every time!
Communication - we believe in timely and proactive communication. We strive to consistently provide clear, concise, and complete status updates. This includes both good and bad news. We understand that open and honest communication builds trust and is the foundation for successful on-going partnerships and relationships.
Customer Service - we want to build enduring relationships and get invited back time and time again to help our clients implement their projects and meet their goals. We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by listening carefully, being responsive to their needs, and making them look good. We want to be viewed as a trusted partner and an extension of their team.
Integrity - our word is our bond. Simply stated - we will keep our promises, admit our mistakes, and take absolute ownership of outcomes. We aspire to be trusted partners to our vendors, clients, and team members.
Safety - we believe establishing a safety culture is the best way we can show that we care about our co-workers and to ensure we have a sustainable workforce. There are certain risks associated with the construction industry and establishing a safety culture is important to minimizing those risks. We strive to create an injury-free environment by identifying risks, eliminating and/or mitigating hazards, and by ongoing investment in training and development of our workforce.
