Field Technician I - Fiber Optics - Grantsville, MD

Company:  Pillar Innovations
Location: Grantsville
Closing Date: 30/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
About Us:
Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

Position Overview:
Welcome to the role of Field Technician I – Fiber Optics. In this position, you will string and maintain fiber optic cable which includes pulling, tensioning, stranding, and spacing lines. This individual will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair fiber lines.  This position will perform new cable installs, removals, modifications, and repairs in outside plant locations to include telephone poles, underground services, and conduit.  The Field Technician I is also responsible for terminating, splicing, documenting, and testing fiber optic cables with an end goal of meeting customer needs and providing maximum operating efficiency. The work performed will be within communications and power spaces.

 

This individual understands each product and supports the improvement of operational efficiency and must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces for this position.

What You'll Do:
Safely perform work in communications spaces

Qualify to work safely in energized spaces

Participate in training for pole climbing

Operate basic hand tools (Cordless Drill, Hammer, Wrench, Socket Set)

Qualify to perform work from an elevated position in the bucket truck

Assist when needed to remove old hardware from poles and install new

Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification

Assist with worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections

Assist with performing minor field repairs on equipment

Assist with stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing cable

Learn Industry Standard coding for fiber optics

Become familiar with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR (optical time domain refractometer), traffic identifiers, light-source power-meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.

Learn proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables

Learn to perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services

Learn to read and understand manufacturer manuals and standards for operating, installing, and repairing electronic equipment, product, and components

Learn to troubleshoot and repair common fiber optic equipment and component issues

Install demarcation enclosures, switches, and other telecom equipment

Route premise cable both inside and outside of facilities

Assist in the completion of documentation to include record-keeping, billing, and inventory, etc.

Learn to calibrate fiber optic equipment out in the field according to manufacturer’s instructions

Working Conditions

Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel

Climb poles; carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 65 pounds, as well as work with confidence on ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 60 feet in the air to perform tasks in communications spaces

Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions

Able to walk long distances

Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance

What You'll Bring:
No prior experience necessary

Valid Driver’s License is required

Experience operating the following equipment: ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, and reel stands preferred

Experience operating small equipment preferred (i.e., forklift, bobcat, telehandler, skid steer, etc.)

Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes

General construction and/or flagging experience preferred

Ability to obtain and maintain MSHA Certification

Must be comfortable working at elevated heights and in confined spaces

Ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision

Ability to inspect, operate, and mobilize a bucket truck preferred

Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professionalism

Compute basic math calculations and take measurements

Familiar with Microsoft Software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel

How We'll Support You:
Perks/Benefits 

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with Company Match

Short/Long term disability

Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays

Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work

Employee focused work environment

On-the-job mentoring and training

Internal job postings

Performance and salary reviews

Employee feedback program

Safety-first and drug free work environments

Bonuses and incentives for working safely

Company provided tools and basic safety equipment

PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors

Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays

Overtime available as applicable

Advancement through tailored employee career paths

Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future

Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

 

AAP/EEO Statement 
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

 

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Min:
USD $20.00/Hr.

Max:
USD $22.00/Hr.

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