Connection One
Company
Connection One is leading-edge at delivering fiber optic design, installation, splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting required by networks. Our success stands in dedication to our customers in cable, mass media, telecommunication, utility, and technology companies. Our team environment fosters a safe work environment, intellectual curiosity, and cultivates talented people who work with purpose, mastery, and autonomy.
We are seeking beginner through advanced fiber optic splicing technicians. This is for permanent full-time employment in the Colorado Front Range areas.
Responsibilities
The ideal applicant will be experienced in prepping outside plant fiber optic cables into splice enclosures, understanding and adhering to the special requirements of fiber optic strands. You have in-depth understanding of fusion splicing along with OTDR testing and link loss testing.
Splicing on new construction and restoration for a variety of cable types such as loose tube, ribbon, micro, and OPGW.
Fiber Characterization test experience including CD, PMD, OTDR, IOLM, and Power Loss.
Work with the Network Operations Center for final acceptance and testing of all newly installed equipment and rings.
Perform advanced analysis and troubleshooting of problems.
Communicate construction scenarios clearly to other team members, outside parties, and work in conjunction with field engineering to update records.
Fluently read telecom or cable outside plant records for turn-up and troubleshooting an outside plant fiber network.
Must have a clean driving record as well as the required safety skills and be expected to follow our safety program rules.
Schedule work and complete tasks in a timely manner to create an efficient work environment.
Essential Qualifications
Professionalism.
Punctuality and attendance.
Organize truck tools, materials and maintain at pro level.
Provides accurate daily timekeeping.
Must submit i9 documents and be legal to work in the U.S.
Required have a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
Must be 21 years old to operate company equipment and vehicles.
Technician Descriptions
- Tech I: Beginner 0-1 year
- Tech II: Intermediate 2+ years
- Tech III: Advanced 3+ years
- Lead Technician: Assistant manager and crew lead
Even Better if You Have
A degree, technical training, or certification in fiber optics.
Strong telecom equipment installation, testing, and initial turn-up experience.
Splicing and restoration experience, experience with both AC and DC power.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings and providing as-built drawings to engineering.
One or more years in telecom industry with knowledge of recent technology and relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of electronics, electricity, fiber optics, and transmission turn-up and test procedures.
Experience with project management apps and Microsoft suite.
Ability to work with team members, and both internal and external organizations.
Eligibility to obtain security clearance for customer locations if required.
Working Conditions
Requires some overtime and/or weekends as well as on call duty. We compensate such duty with shift differential rate.
Must be able to work aloft or on a ladder.
Must be physically fit, able to lift 50+ lbs., bend/crouch regularly, extensive walking, etc.
Must be able to work outside in all-weather environments and terrain on a regular basis.
When You Join Connection One
We have a 60-day probation period when completed we offer health insurance, paid holidays, and accrued sick time. After one year of employment paid vacation days and 401K with match.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 – $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
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