OSP Combination Technician

SUMMARY Connects and rearranges buried copper and fiber optic cable facilities in buildings utilizing hand tools and specialized equipment. Utilizes test equipment in cable fault locating procedures, performs cable completion tests and locates copper and fiber cable accurately. Repairs and maintain telephone systems by performing the following duties. Responsible for the installation and servicing of wireless and wired Broadband equipment in customers' locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: Must work in a safe conscientious manner in all environments using proper safety habits. Loads necessary tools, material and equipment on company vehicles and drives to work locations. Connects and rearranges buried copper and fiber optic cable facilities in buildings utilizing hand tools and specialized equipment. Follows RUS guidelines for installing and maintaining services to our customers. Utilizes test equipment in cable fault locating procedures, performs cable completion test, and locates copper and fiber cable accurately. May be required to work in buildings, trenches, splice pits, cable vaults and hand holes. Operates power equipment such as pumps, compressors, and power plants (generators). Protects, cleans, and ensures that preventative maintenance is performed on all assigned equipment. Maintain accuracy in all reporting functions. Proficient in fiber optic, copper cable splicing and related test equipment using RUS Guidelines. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management. Perform wireless site surveys for internal or external wireless LANs. Run cables such as CAT5, Fiber, and RF. Terminate, test, and validate CAT5 and CAT6 cables. Heavy lifting may be required in handling tools, ladders materials and supplies. Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights of over 20 feet. Perform accurate and timely location of buried fiber optic and copper cable infrastructure in response to cable locate requests submitted through the Texas 811 system. Maintains compliance to all relevant OSHA, Safety or departmental specific standards as directed by supervisor. Accurately document orders with both pictures and notes reflecting what accrued during each order. Fulfill warehouse responsibilities in stocking, transferring, charging material and carefully track inventory items assigned. Properly perform vehicle safety inspections when instructed and log documentation needed for vehicle records. Responsibly use company credit card and complete monthly statements accurately. Other duties may be assigned. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid Driver's License and insurable record. Must pass pre-employment screen, physical and background checks.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to work required overtime, emergency call-out, weekends and out of town assignments. Must be able to participate in emergency "stand-by" rotation, as assigned. Must be able to attend and successfully complete training courses. Must be able to install and maintain station equipment at customer locations such as Key systems, DSL equipment, Routers, extenders, etc. Must be able to understand and work with cable counts and color codes. Must be able to read and understand staking sheets and schematics. Must be able to perform maintenance on existing copper and fiber optic plant. Must communicate effectively with vendors, contractors, and employees. Computer background with technical network training or experience necessary. Prior working experience in similar function for an

ISP/WISP

desired. Understanding of wireless switch/bridge technologies. Working Knowledge of wireless technology theories such as SNR, fade margin, QAM, dB. Understanding of new technologies such 802.11i, 802.16(a). Previous installation experience highly preferred. Working knowledge of fiber optic and networking Must be able to work alone and be self-motivated with a desire to achieve excellence. Must have telephone plant experience and previews installation highly preferred. Must be able to understand and use test equipment and hand tools used for installation and maintenance of Copper and Fiber cable such as a Fusion Splicer, OTDR, Dynatel Circuit Loop Analyzer, light source, power meter, etc. Understanding of new technologies such 802.11i, 802.16(a).