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Field Technician

Omni Fiber provides a variety of perks and benefits:

Compensation

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Employer Matching Contribution up to 4%
• Professional Development Reimbursement and Advancement Opportunities.

Time off

• Company Paid Holidays (8 days)
• Floating Holidays (3 days)
• Paid Time Off (15 days)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• HSA enrollment option with Employer Contribution
• Monthly internet and cell phone allowances
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid company training

About the position:

The Field Technician will install and troubleshoot all Omni Fiber services from the terminal to Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) with the ability to set up a wireless mesh network and connect wireless devices.

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot, splice, and repair OSP fiber optic cables to restore service during outages.
• Fantastic customer service skills and professional attitude
• Assist with maintaining and updating facility records.
• Physical ability to work in various environments such as attics, crawl spaces, and adverse weather.
• Operate company vehicle/equipment safely and professionally.
• Perform on-call rotation duties after regular business hours.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.

Your experience:

• Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• High school diploma
• Ability to lift and move up to 80 lbs.
• Weigh less than 285 lbs since this is required for ladder safety
• At times work in small, confined spaces or aloft (up to 28 ft.)
• Be available for overtime, emergency callouts and holiday work.
• Ability to identify wire and cable colors.
• Physical ability to work from a kneeling or standing position for long periods.
• Ability to read prints and assist with redlines/construction drawings

Your preferred qualifications:

• Residential/business installation experience
• Outside plant fiber optic splicing and troubleshooting experience
• Outside plant cable locating experience
• Skilled in basic telephony and computer equipment
• Familiar with PLP/Coyote cases and following best practices for installation.
• Familiar with aerial drop/cable installation, mechanical terminations, and testing.
• Moderate network troubleshooting skills
• Experience with VoIP and customer alarm systems
• Fiber optic training certifications

Questions about this role? Contact me at jessica.list@omnifiber.com!