OSP Tech II - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Preps, Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to division standards OSP Aerial and Underground. Terminate inside plant FDP end points • Perform ring cuts, butt-splices, enter splice cases on live fiber without affecting existing services. • Perform fiber tests with OTDR’s, light source and meters. • Provide accurate equipment location, splicing and terminating records for the fiber database and interpret engineering provided drawings. • Monitor, communicate and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber or fiber related equipment. • Install/replace enclosures and other fiber related telecom equipment as required or instructed. • Must have experience using and calibrating the following equipment: fusion splicer, mechanical splicer, OTDR, power meters, traffic identifiers, digital multi-meters, cleavers, strippers, buffer tube splitters, cable ring tools, hand tools, toners, duct rodders, ladders, bucket trucks, etc. • Must possess prior knowledge of OSP and ISP network design and infrastructure principles • Must possess the ability to interpret plans, drawings, diagrams, and be able to correctly identify and record OSP as-built fiber routes. • Must be able to maintain accurate records and input data into software programs used for information storage and retrieval • (database entry). EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE · High school diploma, or equivalent · Candidate must be experienced in modern Fiber Splicing Techniques for the Telecommunications Industry, FOC or FIberOptic.com Certification a plus · 2 years Fiber optic field splicing experience and test equipment • 2 years’ experience and demonstrated OSHA certification for operating bucket truck capable of reaching 40’ • Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. • Clean Drivers Record • Must complete I-9 E-verify form; pass a drug screen; pass a background check and complete a new hire orientation