Fiber optic Crew Lead Technician

Overview

Job Summary:

The Crew Lead - Fiber will act as the on-site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects. The Crew Lead - Fiber's task will be to ensure job completion according to company and customer quality and safety requirements while maintaining the efficiency of the staff assigned to the project.

• Cabling & Termination:
  Lead major project crews; assume responsibility for effective performance and provide necessary training; ensure adherence to Company and customer safety and quality guidelines; hold weekly safety meetings; initiate performance related communications and escalate to Project Manager if necessary.
• Project coordination:
  Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure productivity, job completion and compliance with project budget.
• Installation work:
  Install work area outlets for floor, modular furniture and walls; terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks; mount face plates and surface mount boxes; adhere to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards.
• Closets:
  Build closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic hardware; install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• Terminations and testing:
  Complete all IDC connections (e.g., terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels); perform testing including continuity tests on horizontal and riser cable; use volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable.
• Fiber connectors:
  Install LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA and MPO/MTP connectors for both multimode and single-mode fiber; terminate simplex and duplex jumper cords; terminate and breakout outside plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g., Corning/Commscope, 3
  
  DNX) and indoor tight buffered multimode and single-mode fiber.
• Cable assemblies:
  Install fan-out kits including buffer tube; calculate end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode & single-mode fiber.
• Documentation:
  Fully complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers, and others as required); perform any other duties as assigned.
• Testing & Troubleshooting:
  Will test using an OTDR and Fluke DTX 180; troubleshoot using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end and network wide splicing; perform mechanical and fusion splicing for various fiber types; perform building entrance, maintenance space, and direct buried splices.

• Testing & Troubleshooting:
  Experience with OTDR and PMLS; ability to test, troubleshoot and splicing for MMF and SMF systems.
• Splicing:
  Mechanical splicing and fusion splicing for all fiber types.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Must be able to work at heights, on a ladder, in confined spaces; lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds; vision and hearing requirements as described; travel within branch/regional territory as needed.
• Education & Licensing:
  High School diploma or GED required; proficient with listed tools; proficient terminating all connector types and methods for SMF/MMF (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure); able to meet IES driving standards policy.
• Experience:
  
  Prefer 5+ years of fiber experience and leading small groups; prefer industry certifications (Corning/FOA); prefer data center installation experience; prefer mechanical and fusion splice experience; prefer OSP/confined space entry experience (splicing).
• Tools:
  Proficiency with listed trade tools (screwdrivers, drywall saw, level, tape measure, snips, pliers, hammer, wrenches, cable stripper, flashlight, gloves, punch tools, etc.).

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED; able to terminate all connector types and methods for SMF/MMF systems.

• Minimum/Salary:
  Min USD $28.00/Hr. Max USD $36.00/Hr.
• Overview: IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services; publicly traded on NASDAQ as IESC; extensive workforce and locations;
  Equal Employment Opportunity Employer with inclusive policies.
• Benefits:
  Competitive pay, 401K with employer match, PTO, life insurance, medical/dental/vision options, short/long-term disability, and additional coverage options; auto/home insurance discount programs.

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EEO & Affirmative Action policies prohibit discrimination and require reasonable accommodations. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office. IES participates in E-Verify. View rights under the law. No agencies without contract; unsolicited agency resumes will be the property of IES if presented without contract.