Broadband Technician (Fiber)

As a Broadband Technician (Fiber) with AFL, you will work with a team to install, design, and maintain voice, data, and video networks. You will be responsible for installing fiber optic cables, configuring customer-owned computers, and educating customers on video, voice, and data services. You will also work independently in the field with little supervision.

What You Will Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include installing fiber optic cables, configuring customer-owned computers, and educating customers on video, voice, and data services. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting issues and interpreting test results.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role may be a good fit for you if you have experience with fiber optic cables, computer skills, and Android platform mobile device application usage. You should also be able to work well with others and independently in the field.

Requirements

• Ability to work well with others to achieve common goals
• Ability to work independently in the field with little supervision
• MUST HAVE YOUR OWN VEHICLE AND TOOLS!
• Ability to communicate with customers effectively and professionally
• Ability to read a mainframe/cross-connect/control point layout to run jumpers
• Ability to read, understand and follow the instruction on dispatched Jobs, trouble tickets, project prints, throw and sequence sheets and associated record updates
• Ability to utilize test equipment and interpret test results for all workstreams
• Necessary computer skills and Android platform mobile device application usage
• Basic electricity
• Basic transmission of "xDSL" installation
• Experience in video voice and data (Voice could be VOIP or copper)
• Experience with routers and home networking
• Experience with test sets as required
• General computer skills
• Installation may include running or reusing COAX or CAT 5 wiring
• Installation may consist of utilizing MOCA or Wi-Fi technology
• Installation of aerial drop
• Installation of internet hubs and routers
• Installation of ONT and power supplies
• Knowledge of COAX cable sizes and types and installing connectors
• Knowledge of working with fiber and copper facilities
• Ladder safety
• May include burying CAT5/coax up to 50 ft.
• May require running of temporary fiber drop but so as not to cause a safety hazard to the public, e.g., over roads, sidewalks, or driveways.
• OSHA safety requirements
• Pole climbing
• Splicing of fiber drop connectors
• Station installation and repair (Cat 3, Cat 5e, Cat6, RJ11, RJ45 jacks, drop, and NID)
• Technical understanding of loss, attenuation, and tiling.
• The telephony color code and to be able to identify assigned cable pairs
• Verification of service
• When required, placing wires between walls
• Work zone requirements
• Working knowledge of workforce management system: Including but not limited to: Mobile Tech Portal and associated task clearing codes.
• Working within attics or crawl spaces

Benefits

• Hourly rate
• Per Diem
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus