Technician II, Fiber Optic Splicer at TransCore ITS LLC in Orlando, Florida

Job Description:

TransCore (TCI), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, Inc. is seeking a full-time Technician II, Fiber Optic Splicer to join our team in Orlando, FLorida.

Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Fiber Techs are to fusion splice fiber optic cables in both outdoor and indoor settings; read, create, and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams; maintain control of outside plant (OSP) activities surrounding the assigned work site(s); take and maintain accurate splicing and field notes; support project timelines; inspect, design, and provide accurate records for projects.

Qualifications: 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Installation, preventive, and corrective maintenance of fiber optic cables, network communications equipment,
• Completes reports, logs, and performs shift-to-shift communications in accordance with established policies, procedures, and local practices,
• Responds to corrective maintenance requests or alarms within contract required time frame,
• Diagnoses and repairs hardware, software, and system issues,
• Reports the technical status of the system with accuracy and completeness,
• Restores equipment to operational status as quickly as possible,
• Isolation of faults in units or components,
• Field test of units or components to ensure they work correctly before leaving work area,
• Maintenance of spare equipment and parts following company established policies and guidelines.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but can be substituted with appropriate work experience.

• Typically requires a minimum of 3-4 years of related experience,
• Must maintain a valid driver's license,
• Must successfully complete required background / drug screening that TransCore initiates as part of the hiring process; additionally, successfully complete a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and State Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) background screen when required by project,
• Basic computer and networking experience,
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals,
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence,
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization,
• Work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice,
• Able to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team,
• Follows established procedures on routine work,
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment,
• Ability to safely work in aerial lifts including bucket trucks of various heights (40ft up to 80ft).
• Practical experience with electronics/technology hardware,
• Knowledge of and experience with:
  
  
  • Splicing fiber optic cables including both loose tube, high density and ribbon optic cables,
  • Constructing a proper splice case, including but not limited to, grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage, and sealing,
  • Maintaining splicing records, schematics and diagrams.

• Class B CDL license,
• Experience in construction with Outside Plant Telecom Engineering and OTDR reporting,
• Industry Specific