What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Optic Field Technician I position at City of Wilson?
JOB
This position is responsible for performing specialized technical duties in the repair, maintenance and installation of the city's fiber optic network. This position will also perform general duties related to the cabling of the city's buildings as required to support Greenlight's inside plant and ITS functions. This position reports to the Outside Plant Operations Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to perform specialized technical duties in the repair, maintenance, construction and splicing of the city's fiber optic network as well as installation of the PON equipment and services as it relates to OSP. Successful performance results in a highly reliable fiber optic communication network for employees and citizens.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Major DutiesResponds to emergency and non-emergency repair calls regarding all aspects of the city's OSP fiber optic network.Performs construction, splicing, and distribution changes of the OSP fiber optic cables.Performs tests on the OSP network to trouble shoot problems. Makes necessary repairs on the OSP facilities once problem is identified.Assures network is functioning properly before leaving customer site.Assists in maintaining inventory and notifies appropriate personnel when OSP materials need to be ordered.Attends safety and OSHA compliance meetings; attends training sessions as required.Fusion Splices fiber optic drop, mounts splice closures and ONT's, installs routers, Wi-Fi equipment, set top boxes, ATA's and other devices in customer's homes and businesses as necessary to provide all services, current and future, Greenlight may offer.Installs cabling, (fiber, COAX, CAT5), and other data / communications cables as required by the service / trouble ticket orders or as assigned by the supervisor.Provides customer education on all services and equipment that Greenlight offers during the time of installation or during service calls.Performs other OSP functions as directed by the OSP Operations Supervisor.Performs other related duties as assigned.This position will be subject to call outs to meet service requirements and stand on call duty. Weekend and holiday work may be required as service demands dictate.GuidelinesGuidelines include department standard operating procedures, state and local laws, city, state, and federal laws, and regulations. Understands fiber optic construction and maintenance procedures as well as PON network installation. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilityNone
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color. This position requires work on both aerial and buried facilities. Hand digging to install or repair buried cables or replace vaults will be required. The work is typically performed outdoors, possibly in cold or inclement weather but indoor work will also be required. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, irritating chemicals or other substances. Installation of the network services will require working from heights, both ladders and bucket trucks, and in confined spaces such as in crawl spaces under homes, businesses as well as attic spaces or small equipment rooms / closets. Splicing fiber optic cable may be performed in a confined splice trailer or other space. The work will often be performed near busy city, state or federal streets and highways. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.
This position is responsible for performing specialized technical duties in the repair, maintenance and installation of the city's fiber optic network. This position will also perform general duties related to the cabling of the city's buildings as required to support Greenlight's inside plant and ITS functions. This position reports to the Outside Plant Operations Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to perform specialized technical duties in the repair, maintenance, construction and splicing of the city's fiber optic network as well as installation of the PON equipment and services as it relates to OSP. Successful performance results in a highly reliable fiber optic communication network for employees and citizens.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Major DutiesResponds to emergency and non-emergency repair calls regarding all aspects of the city's OSP fiber optic network.Performs construction, splicing, and distribution changes of the OSP fiber optic cables.Performs tests on the OSP network to trouble shoot problems. Makes necessary repairs on the OSP facilities once problem is identified.Assures network is functioning properly before leaving customer site.Assists in maintaining inventory and notifies appropriate personnel when OSP materials need to be ordered.Attends safety and OSHA compliance meetings; attends training sessions as required.Fusion Splices fiber optic drop, mounts splice closures and ONT's, installs routers, Wi-Fi equipment, set top boxes, ATA's and other devices in customer's homes and businesses as necessary to provide all services, current and future, Greenlight may offer.Installs cabling, (fiber, COAX, CAT5), and other data / communications cables as required by the service / trouble ticket orders or as assigned by the supervisor.Provides customer education on all services and equipment that Greenlight offers during the time of installation or during service calls.Performs other OSP functions as directed by the OSP Operations Supervisor.Performs other related duties as assigned.This position will be subject to call outs to meet service requirements and stand on call duty. Weekend and holiday work may be required as service demands dictate.GuidelinesGuidelines include department standard operating procedures, state and local laws, city, state, and federal laws, and regulations. Understands fiber optic construction and maintenance procedures as well as PON network installation. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilityNone
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color. This position requires work on both aerial and buried facilities. Hand digging to install or repair buried cables or replace vaults will be required. The work is typically performed outdoors, possibly in cold or inclement weather but indoor work will also be required. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, irritating chemicals or other substances. Installation of the network services will require working from heights, both ladders and bucket trucks, and in confined spaces such as in crawl spaces under homes, businesses as well as attic spaces or small equipment rooms / closets. Splicing fiber optic cable may be performed in a confined splice trailer or other space. The work will often be performed near busy city, state or federal streets and highways. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.
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