Fiber Construction & Repair Technician

OEC Fiber, located in Norman, OK, is taking high-speed fiber services where no one else will. Powered by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, OEC Fiber brings the power of high-speed fiber services right to the front door of homes and business. We are proud to provide affordable and reliable high-speed fiber services coupled with some of the most exceptional customer service in the area. We offer competitive pay, an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, retirement options, as well as paid vacation and sick leave.

We are currently accepting applications for Fiber Construction & Repair Technician. This is a full-time position located out of our headquarters in Norman, OK. This position will typically work a Monday - Friday schedule and participate in an on-call rotation and occasionally work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Fiber Construction & Repair Technicians are expected to reside in the OEC Fiber service territory.

The Fiber Construction & Repair Technician is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and installation of service for the fiber to the premises (FTTP) subsidiary. This includes construction of aerial and underground fiber lines, installation of fiber drops, home installations, and routine and emergency maintenance and troubleshooting. They interact closely with subscribers and property owners to coordinate the routing and installation of fiber devices and outlets. This position works closely with the Fiber team, Engineering, Member Service, and Operations departments.

Responsibilities include:

+ Repairs broken lashing, reattaches stand to poles, splices cut or damaged lines. + Troubleshoots outages and other issues with fiber system. + Performs and analyzes OTDR measurements and light meter readings. + Tests repaired, new, or updated equipment and fiber to ensure proper functions. + Continually inspects structures and equipment for active or potential hazards. + Responds to all work requests in a timely manner. + Reads, interprets, and builds work orders according to specifications. + Lash and De-Lash existing and new fiber. + Installs underground fiber. + Splices fiber optic cables as needed, using fusion and mechanical methods. + Inspects work site prior to digging to verify underground facilities are located. + Buries and/or pulls up line, using various hand and power tools and other equipment. + Installs equipment on outside of building. + Installs, terminates, and tests cat-5/6 and fiber. + Runs and pulls lines through attics, crawl spaces, and walls. + Coordinates with member on location of outlets and other equipment. + Performs minor drywall patches/repairs as needed. + Climbs poles and works from bucket and/or ladders as needed. + Maintains up-to-date knowledge of various technologies, devices, and networking commonly used in homes and businesses. + Educates users on features and services available. + Receives property owner’s permission prior to performing work, when applicable. + Interacts with the public in a helpful, professional manner at all times. + Exercises great care to avoid damage to property and reports any damage to appropriate personnel as soon as possible. + Removes discarded Cooperative equipment and other materials from the job site. + Ensures necessary tools, equipment, and materials are readily available on assigned truck. + Reports any damaged and/or faulty vehicles, tools, and equipment to appropriate personnel as soon as possible. + Operates two-way radio according the Cooperative Policy Manual and department procedures. + Reports vehicle mileage as requested. + Collaborates with Cooperative personnel to ensure overall success of the subsidiary and the Cooperative. + Converses with members and the public in matters regarding FTTP service.

Ideal candidates meet the following qualifications:

+ Experience should be of a progressively increasing responsibility in telecommunications and/or fiber optics construction, maintenance, and splicing, and customer service.