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IES Communications · 2 weeks ago

Fiber Technician II

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$25/hr - $32/hr

2+ years exp

IES Communications is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services. The Fiber Technician II is responsible for installing, terminating, testing, and splicing fiber optic cables and ensuring adherence to company standards and safety protocols.

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Responsibilities

The Fiber Technician must have basic copper termination skills

The Fiber Technician will install a work area outlet for the floor, modular furniture, and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks. Mount faceplates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to IES COMMUNICATIONS labeling standards)

The Fiber Technician will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic, and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels)

The Fiber Technician performs testing, continuity test horizontal and riser cable, use of volt-ohmmeter, troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable

The Fiber Technician installs LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP connectors, for both multi-mode & single-mode fiber

The Fiber Technician will terminate simplex & duplex jumper cord

The Fiber Technician will terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. Corning/Commscope)

The Fiber Technician will terminate & breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. 3DNX)

The Fiber Technician will terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber

The Fiber Technician will install fan-out kits including buffer tube

The Fiber Technician will calculate the end to end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber

The Fiber Technician will fully complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time specifically, timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers and others as required

The Fiber Technician will complete any other duties as assigned

The Fiber Technician will test using an OTDR, Fluke DTX 180

The Fiber Technician troubleshoots using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end, and Network-wide

The Fiber Technician will perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable

The Fiber Technician will perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable

The Fiber Technician performs building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices

The Fiber Technician must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s)

The Fiber Technician must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners

The Fiber Technician must possess and be proficient with the listed tools

The Fiber Technician must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s)

The Fiber Technician must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s)

The Fiber Technician must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder, and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds

The Fiber Technician must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read the small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones

The Fiber Technician must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed

Regular attendance is mandatory

Qualification

Fiber splicingTesting & TroubleshootingConnector terminationMechanical splicingFusion splicingOTDR usageProblem-solving skillsCritical thinkingSelf-motivatedCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent

Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools

Must be proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure)

Must have Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS)

Must be able to meet IES driving standards policy

Must possess a valid driver's license as well as a good driving record

Must have your own Truck, Van or SUV

Must have experience splicing fiber

Extensive knowledge of all CATV equipment

A Minimum of 2-4 years of Plant Maintenance background or previous fiber optic experience or technical schooling equivalent to meet company requirements

Have basic knowledge of fiber optic systems, RF plant, and test equipment

Must possess the ability to read and understand manufacture's manuals for operating and repairing of electronic equipment and components

Operate highly specialized test and fiber optic splicing equipment

Must be motivated, a self-starter and must work well alone