OSP Combination Technician-VTXC

SUMMARY
Connects and rearranges buried copper and fiber optic cable facilities in buildings utilizing hand tools and specialized equipment. Utilizes test equipment in cable fault locating procedures, performs cable completion tests and locates copper and fiber cable accurately. Repair and maintains telephone systems by performing the following duties. Responsible for the installation and servicing of wireless and wired Broadband equipment in customers' locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Must work in a safe conscientious manner in all environments using proper safety habits.
• Loads necessary tools, material and equipment on company vehicles and drives to work locations.
• Connects and rearranges buried copper and fiber optic cable facilities in buildings utilizing hand tools and specialized equipment.
• Follows R.U.S. guidelines for installing and maintaining services to our customers.
• Utilizes test equipment in cable fault locating procedures, performs cable completion test, and locates copper and fiber cable accurately.
• May be required to work in buildings, trenches, splice pits, cable vaults and hand holes.
• Operates power equipment such as pumps, compressors, and power plants (generators).
• Protects, cleans, and ensures that preventative maintenance is performed on all assigned equipment.
• Maintain accuracy in all reporting functions.
• Proficient in fiber optic, copper cable splicing and related test equipment using RUS Guidelines.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Perform wireless site surveys for internal or external wireless LANs.
• Run cables such as CAT5, Fiber, and RG.
• Terminate, test, and validate CAT5 and CAT6 cables.
• Heavy lifting may be required in handling tools, ladders materials and supplies.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights of over 20 feet.
• Maintains compliance to all relevant OSHA, Safety or departmental specific standards as directed by supervisor.
• Accurately document orders with both pictures and notes reflecting what accrued during each order.
• Fulfill warehouse responsibilities in stocking, transferring, charging material and carefully track inventory items assigned.
• Properly perform vehicle safety inspections when instructed and log documentation needed for vehicle records.
• Responsibly use company credit card and complete monthly statements accurately.
• Other duties may be assigned.