Fiber Optics Technician
Required skills
- Fiber Optics Technician
- construction
- digging holes
- running fiber lines underground
- installing inside wiring
- rearranging inside wiring
- maintaining inside wiring
- connect equipment
- disconnect equipment
- test equipment
Nice to have
- DSL
- Fiber
- Telco
- home internal wiring
Role summary
Velocity Network is seeking a Fiber Optics Technician in Erie, PA, to perform construction work, install and maintain inside wiring, and connect, disconnect, test, repair, and maintain customer equipment. Responsibilities include identifying customer requirements, inspecting pathways, reviewing cable records, and working with permitting agencies. The role involves working outdoors in all weather, working aloft, climbing, and working in confined spaces. A valid driver's license with a good record is required. Experience with DSL, Fiber, Telco, or home internal wiring is preferred. VNET offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Description
Velocity Network, Northwest Pennsylvania’s leading technology services firm, is currently searching for a Fiber Optics Technician to join our growing team.
This position is responsible for:
- Performing construction work using designated equipment (i.e. digging holes, running fiber lines underground, etc.).
- Installing, rearranging, and maintaining inside wiring.
- Performing necessary work to connect, disconnect, test, repair, and maintain the various types of company and customer provided internet, video, and phone equipment.
- Identifying and meeting individual customer requirements on installation and/or repair contacts.
- Inspecting and determining the best facility entrance pathway and ground restoration.
- Reviewing and interpreting underground and aerial cable records in the existing record, on maps, or in the field.
- Working directly with permitting agencies, contractors, and building owners and/or customers.
- Maintaining and reviewing system documentation.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and make good, timely decisions based on the information given.
Additional information about the position includes:
- May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.
- May work evenings, weekends, holidays, and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needed of the customer.
- Working aloft; climbing ladders and poles; buildings, trenches, crawls spaces, manholes, and other confined spaces to accomplish job tasks.
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Working and traveling alone between work locations by driving Company vehicles with little or no direct supervision.
VNET offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts/Section 125 Plan
- 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-Site Fitness Facility
- Free Parking at VNET’s State-of-the-Art Facility in Downtown Erie
If you’re looking for a challenging career that will allow you to showcase your talents, skills, and expertise, a position at VNET could be a great fit.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Previous experience with DSL, Fiber, Telco or home internal wiring preferred.
