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IES Communications · 1 day ago

Fiber Technician I

Temple, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $24/hr

0+ years exp

IES Communications is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services. The Fiber Technician I is responsible for all aspects of fiber cabling including installing, terminating, testing, and splicing fiber cables.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Information ServicesInformation Technology

Responsibilities

The Technician I - Fiber must have basic copper termination skills

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

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)

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

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

Terminate simplex and duplex jumper cord

Terminate and breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. Corning/Commscope/3DNX)

Terminate indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber

Install fan-out kits including buffer tube

Calculate the end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode and single-mode fiber

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

Complete any other duties as assigned

Test using an OTDR, Fluke DTX 180

Troubleshoots using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end, and Network-wide

Perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable

Perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable

Performs building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices

Qualification

Fiber terminationTesting & TroubleshootingMechanical splicingFusion splicingIndustry CertificationsData Center installationOSP / Confined Space EntryHigh School diplomaProficient with tools

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 be able to use the following trade tools: Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves. Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, and Krone/3M/BIX