OSP Fiber Technician II

Job Profile Summary

This position is for an experienced OSP Fiber Technician who will perform all maintenance activities for customer facilities which include ILA huts, buried and aerial fiber.

• Splice fiber optic cables including both loose tube and ribbon cables, including high count ribbon fiber of 864 count or higher, and construct proper splice cases and fiber termination panels.
• Perform ring cuts.
• Lead other technicians while performing daily job duties.
• Train and coach less experienced technicians.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance to resolve signal problems.
• Operate technical equipment, including computer, OTDR, power meters, fusion splicing equipment, and understand the functions.
• Lift and manipulate splice enclosures and other plant and equipment.
• Installation and dressing of fiber optic cabling.
• Read and interpret work prints, splice diagrams, existing fiber records, in maps or in the field.
• Read splice and test results and provide timely reports to office team.
• Uphold Tilson's safety values and ensure worksite safety.
• Conduct preventive maintenance & emergency maintenance for ILA sites, including battery testing, fiber testing, alarm response & more.
• Troubleshoot and repair fiber issues related to customers dark & lit fiber.
• Perform fiber locates for Tilson & Customer fiber.
• Be on call for emergency fiber outages.
• Operate lift or bucket truck.

• Minimum 5-10 years' splicing experience.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience troubleshooting fiber.
• Demonstrated experience with both loose tube and ribbon splicing as well as high count fibers.
• OSHA 10/30 certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with fiber optic cable splicing, testing and repair.
• Proficiency with tools including cable strippers, crimpers, and test equipment.
• Ability to complete tests and report results in a timely manner.
• Strong work ethic and desire to be a leader.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Additional Comments
ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is also ITG’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.