Senior Telecommunications Lineman – Expertise

Responsibilities

• Install telecommunications cable including terminations, splices and cross connects
• Troubleshoot Install and repair Fiber Optic cable in a variety of environments
• Troubleshoot and repair backbone telecommunications infrastructure within client premises
• Perform Aerial Communication Lineman tasks for Fiber Optic and Broadband Solution systems
• Work with Engineering and client departments to address fiber routing, pole and spacing issues and requirements
• Liaise with plant operators and/or contractors for installation and maintenance work to be carried out in communities
• Provide logistical support shipping telecommunication cable and hardware when and where needed including inventory tracking
• Installation of external and internal telecommunication cabling systems for connectivity to network equipment
• Modification and removal of existing fiber optic and/or structured cabling environments when required
• Installation, termination maintenance of UTP structured cabling systems including but not limited to CAT 5e / 6 cabling and cable panels following GN structured cabling guidelines
• Maintaining equipment and tools in proper working order
• Installation of structured cabling raceways, cable trays and outlets / wall jacks.
• Provide technical assistance and direction to contractors on all aspects of design, installation and maintenance while working on telecommunications infrastructure
• Perform daily duties in a safe manner:
  Other tasks may include running drops to demarc locations aerially and assisting with cleaning the storage yard
• Assist with loading of various materials onto trucks and/or trailers

• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience in the design, installation, and maintenance and splicing of outside and inside single and multi-mode fiber optic cabling.
• A current Certified Fiber Optics Installer (CFOI) Fall Arrest and Poll Top Rescue certification.
• Class 3 drivers license w/air brakes and Telehandler operator certification
• Ability to read, analyze and create as built fiber maps, community blueprints, fiber optic layouts, internal building floor plans and electrical drawings
• Ability to meet deadlines and be detail oriented
• Knowledge of outside plant material and tools
• Ability to operate light equipment and drive utility vehicle
• Ability to maintain a professional working attitude with co-workers and customers always
• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions
• Ability to follow direction and ask questions when unsure
• Ability to lift, push or pull tools and equipment with weights up to 70lbs
• Experienced in the following tasks:
  New Cable Installs, Pole Transfers, Strand Building, Cable Hanging, Lashing, Make Readies, and Figure Eighting
• Ability to Climb up to 30 ft.
• Ability to continually work above ground, using safety equipment, in either a bucket truck or using safety belts on poles
• Able to contribute to the design and development of Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and related fiber optic infrastructures
• Experienced at upholding quality workmanship that meets industry standards