Fiber Splicing Technician - Full Time/Direct Hire

Genesis10 is seeking a FTTP/Fiber Splicing Technician for a growing Telecommunications company with opportunities for career advancement and to participating in creating and shaping new processes with leadership. This is for a direct-hire position in Sandusky, OH. (Positions also available in: Huron, Bellevue and Clyde, OH)

Job Description:

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people who are passionate about new technology and taking care of our customers. This role will primarily revolve around installing all brand-new fiber optic broadband service to our customers' homes. Ideal candidates will have triple play installation experience, as well as outside plant fiber optic splicing experience and excellent troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities:

Install and troubleshoot fiber services from the terminal to Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). Services include voice, video, & broadband with ability to setup a wireless mesh network and connect wireless devices.

Ability to urgently troubleshoot, splice, and repair OSP fiber optic cables to restore service during outage (primarily loose tube fiber).

Comfortable with aerial drop/cable installation, mechanical terminations and testing.

Fantastic customer service skills and professional attitude. This role will require using your best judgement to cater to different customer needs, while also maintaining a focus on balancing quality and efficiency of installations.

Assist with maintaining and updating facility records.

Skilled in basic telephony, knowledge with computer electronics.

Physical ability to work various in conditions, including working in attics, crawl spaces, and in adverse weather conditions.

Operate and maintain company vehicle/equipment safely and professionally.

Perform on-call rotation duties after regular business hours.

Available to work overtime when deemed necessary, including holidays and weekends.

Skilled in basic safety principals.

Minimum Requirements:

Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record

High school diploma

Ability to be trained and pick up new concepts with some prior experience in field work, maintenance, tools, or a skilled trade.

Ability to lift and move up-to 80 lbs. some of our ladders weigh 50-80lbs

Weigh less than 285 lbs.required for ladder safety

At times work in small, confined spaces or aloft (up to 28 ft.)

Be available for overtime, emergency callouts and holiday work

Identify wire and cable colors

Qualify on pre-employment assessments

Physical ability to work from a kneeling or standing position for long periods.

Ideal Candidates will also Have:

Outside plant fiber optic splicing experience (Fusion splicing, OTDR testing)

Moderate network troubleshooting skills

Experience with VOIP and customer alarm systems

Ability to read prints and assist with redlines/construction drawings

Outside plant cable locating experience

Underground confined space training and experience.

Fiber optic training certifications

3 years minimum of residential/business installation experience

3 years minimum outside plant fiber optic splicing and troubleshooting experience

At least 5 years minimum in the telecommunications industry

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:

Genesis10 is a leading U.S. business and technology consulting firm with hundreds of clients needing proven talent and solutions to power their strategic initiatives. If you are a high performing business or IT professional with solid, referenced experience, we want to meet you. Genesis10 recruiters and delivery professionals are highly accomplished career advocates, who get to know you beyond your resume to position you with the opportunities that fit your skills, experience and aspirations. We have benefit options to fit your needs and a support staff that works with you from placement throughout your engagement project after project. To learn more about Genesis10 and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at www.genesis10.com.

"Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V