Fiber Optic Technician I or II Tipton

Co-Mo Electric Cooperative, Inc. • Tipton, MO

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About The Position

As a Fiber Optic Technician, your primary focus will include:

🏗 New Construction: Build and expand our fiber network infrastructure.
🛠 Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues in existing fiber lines with precision.
🚨 Service Restoration: Respond to outages and restore fiber services seamlessly.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve fiber optic splicing, troubleshooting, and drop/cable construction using large and small equipment to deliver exceptional results.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year EDS, UST, or related program with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• OR, at least 3 years of consecutive aerial and/or underground utility construction experience.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL without an L restriction.
• Certified climber or willing to become certified!
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic theory, including fiber loss, connector types, and fiber types (preferred).
• Hands-on experience with both ribbon fiber and loose-tube fiber, including deribbonizing and ribbonizing (preferred).
• Proficiency in fiber testing using tools like OTDR, OLTS, Power Meters, and VFL.
• Ability to operate single and mass fusion splicing machines with accuracy.
• Skill in reading splicing matrices and installing/maintaining aerial and underground splice closures.
• Ability to differentiate fiber sizes and color codes quickly and accurately in diverse environments (FTTH, underground, aerial).

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of fiber optic theory, including fiber loss, connector types, and fiber types (preferred).
• Hands-on experience with both ribbon fiber and loose-tube fiber, including deribbonizing and ribbonizing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• New Construction: Build and expand our fiber network infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues in existing fiber lines with precision.
• Service Restoration: Respond to outages and restore fiber services seamlessly.
• Fiber optic splicing
• Troubleshooting
• Drop/cable construction using large and small equipment

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Pension plan
• Health & Wellness Packages: Medical, dental, and various other options
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, certifications, and advanced equipment experience.
• Supportive Team Culture
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Paid holidays
• Regular training for safety, as well as personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed