Telecommunications System Technician ll

Overview

The purpose of this classification is to perform technical work functions associated with installing, maintaining, servicing and repairing all aspects of the Fiber Optic Communications Network.

• Install, maintain, and repair the Fiber Optic System and related equipment; perform troubleshooting and diagnostic testing to identify and resolve problems; ensure proper connection to the router.
• Assist in engineering multiple communications systems to utilize maximum allowable bandwidth; maintain redundant paths for emergency coverage; verify fiber connectivity, optical propagation levels, power requirements, and availability of equipment.
• Construct city wide fiber optic circuits; install equipment; test functionality and connectivity; coordinate communication types, port settings, router configurations, IP addressing, encryption, and encoding; educate the customer on operations and basic troubleshooting.
• Use truck-mounted boom bucket, or may perform underground installation to install equipment, remove defective wiring, transfer wires, or conduct repairs; locate aerial or underground distribution and drops.
• Conduct splicing with fusion splicer, connect, service and repair of fiber optics within system.
• Monitor network for changes, errors, equipment failures and other possible service issues; perform service calls to resolve subscriber problems and complaints.
• Perform CLI tests and quarterly signal leakage monitoring, repair and documentation within the system.
• Troubleshoot common system and drop line faults; correct outside distribution problems such as signal level and signal quality degradation, insertion and cable losses, ingress, egress, AC problems, defective coax amplifiers, power supplies, fiber optic nodes and cable, and status monitoring equipment.
• Utilize precautionary work methods and safety equipment to maintain safety of work crews and the public.
• Operate various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; operate and maintain Sunset tester, fiber splicer, optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), light meter, time domain reflectometer (TDR), fault locator, cable locator, CLI equipment, optical spectrum analyzer, and optical power meter.
• Maintain accurate work orders, logs, reports and documentation of daily activity.
• Maintain vehicle, tools, and equipment in a safe, clean working condition.
• Operate a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing various software and hardware systems; communicate with management, employees, city departments, fire/law enforcement officials, contractors, outside agencies, customers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
• Communicate via telephone and/or two-way radio; communicate effectively and coherently over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications; provide information; take and relay messages; respond to requests for service.
• Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintain an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; maintain professional affiliations; attend workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• May be required to work after normal business hours, weekends, and holidays.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; with 2-5 years’ experience in fiber optics, telecommunications, electronics, electrical distribution/transmission systems, or public utility operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and…