Fiber Technician

AFL
Kansas City, MO
Job Description
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1B in revenue, and employ more than 5,800 associates worldwide.

Requirements

  • Valid state driver’s license and non-negligent driving record.
  • Meet safety restriction weight limit of 275 lbs.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours with the understanding that workdays can be in excess of normal hours and some weekend and holiday work may be required.
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screen.
  • Ability to visually perceive differences in wire and cable colors.
  • Ability to complete on-the-job and/or classroom training in order to remain competitive in the telecommunications field.
  • Ability to be “on call” and “on standby” in relation to the workload.
  • Ability to provide efficient, quality customer service to both internal and external customers both face-to-face and over-the-phone.
  • Ability to recognize and identify sales opportunities that meet the needs of customers and the company including promoting and closing sales of products and services.
  • Knowledge of basic electricity, as it relates to telecommunications (through classes or on-the-job training), which includes: knowledge related to the basic principles, theories, and applications of electricity (e.g., voltage, current, resistance, power, grounding, insulation, Ohm’s Law, AC/DC); knowledge of basic electrical components (e.g., conductors, insulators, switches, capacitors, inductors, transformers) and basic circuit design; and knowledge of the operation and application of common electrical components and common measurement instruments (e.g., multi-meters,).
  • Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
  • Ability to work well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate, as well as to work independently in the field with little supervision.
  • Ability to perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions (e.g., extreme cold and/or heat, inclement weather).
  • When working aloft, employee’s weight and tools combined may not exceed the 280-pound weight limit as specified by the manufacturer.

Benefits

  • Vehicle
  • Gas
  • Cell Phone
  • Tablet
  • Uniform
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