Fiber I&R Tech

Fiber and Copper I&R Telecommunication Tech Skill Requirements Experience in telephone service Experience in CATV installations. Knowledge of Coax cable sizes and types. Experience with test sets Experience routers and home networking. Technical understanding of loss, attenuation, and tiling. Working within attics and crawl spaces. Computer skills Maintains/repairs and tests copper cable in an underground, aerial, or buried environment. Troubleshoots problems that will require copper repair, copper maintenance, copper slicing, faultfinding, etc. Splice existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial and building work locations. Uses hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools, including specialty meters (e.g., multi-meters, volt-ohm meters, HST-3000, Sidekick), in inside and outside plant facilities. Performs testing and turn-up of subscriber lines. Locates and repairs aerial and underground cable. Locates, joins, repairs and rearranges cable and cable equipment in buildings and aerial or buried plant. Installs, maintains/repairs, and tests residential/small business telecommunication service (POTS, Prism, Fiber and DSL). Connects wires and cables to terminals, frames, and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, and poles. Performs continuity and/or conformance testing. Reads and interprets customer service orders, technical (i.e., mechanical, electrical, digital) drawings, maps, blueprints, diagrams, etc. Receives service orders, worksheets (detailed diagrams describing nature and location of equipment to be installed or repaired) and repair tickets from supervisor or other designated employees and performs specified work. Works with telecom color-coded wires and cables. Interacts with customers professionally and courteously via telephone or on the premises. Works well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate, as well as work independently in the field with little supervision. Summary Responsible for tasks assigned by the Company in connection with service order and repair activity on fiber network facilities between and including the customer-serving terminal and into the customer's premise, as well as installation activity at the fiber hub. These tasks may include, but not be limited to, installation and maintenance of voice, data and video equipment and/or service at the customer premise. In addition to providing revenue enhancing offers to the customer. Performs other duties as required.General DutiesDuties include, but are not limited to, the following: Installs, removes, rearranges, programs, tests, troubleshoots and maintains fiber network services. Installs and configures routers, set top boxes. Interacts with Advanced Technical Services as needed. May install appropriate inside wire/cable (such as Cat 5E, Coaxial cable).C. Installs maintains and repairs outside and inside fiber equipment/facilities including inside wiring and fiber jumpers at the distribution hub. Activates the ONT, STB and router at customer premise. Interfaces with customer to negotiate the placement of equipment. Trains the customer on how to use the new equipment. Ensures the customer is satisfied with the work that has been done. Responds to inquires and provides follow-up. Interprets schematic work order drawings to determine job specifications and installation needs. Orders and/or obtains required equipment. Effects problem solving where appropriate. Utilizes various test equipment to analyze equipment trouble and takes appropriate maintenance action. May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company. Basic QualificationsA. Tests – Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet minimum requirements established by the Company, in accordance with Company policy. Must meet ADEX/Frontier's standards of professionalism in communications and appearance. Must wear ADEX/Frontier branded attire. Wears appropriate safety apparel and is aware of and follows all established safety practices and procedures. Ability to identify and distinguish audible tones/levels and colors. Ability to work in confined areas. Ability to lift and carry tool boxes, drop wire, parts containers and installation loads, test equipment, etc. Ability to work aloft. In some areas, pole climbing may not be a requirement; for locations where pole climbing is required, a candidate must meet the course qualification standard. Ability to lift, carry, set-up, climb and take down ladders. Ability to communicate naturally and pleasantly over the telephone. Ability to professionally communicate extensively in person during in-home installation. Requires alertness and attention to detail. Ability to work under stress. A valid driver's license. Able to read and interpret architectural, electrical wiring diagrams. Able to operate applicable test equipment.P. Must be available to workas scheduled including weekends and holidays and for callouts and/or overtime as required. One year of experience in one or a combination of: Cable Splicer, Customer Engineer-Data Application, Customer Equipment Technician, Customer Zone Technician II, Customer Zone Technician I, Equipment Installer, Fiber Customer Support Analyst, Fiber Network Technician. EducationDegree in electronics technology from an accredited or recognized educational institution or equivalent experience