Fiber Drop Construction Technician

EnterSource is a growing and thriving Fiber To The Home (FTTH) installation and service company, but more than that, we are a team of talented and bright “A” players that are winning together and we are looking to add more “A” players to our team to join us in our success. We are looking for Fiber Drop Installation Professionals to perform drop construction services including but not limited to; underground and overhead drop installations, splicing, stick, pneumatic and directional drill boring, trenching, operating a mini skid steer, plowing, digging, gaffing along with ladder work outside of homes and businesses.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to gain valuable working skills
• Full-Time
• Opportunity for growth
• Company vehicle + gas card
• Benefits available after 30 days
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Training

FULL Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance program, 401k with company match, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays and Company Paid Life Insurance.

Skillset-Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

A: Splicing

• Prep and install both aerial and underground splice enclosures along with a variety of other closures common to the splicing and termination of fiber optic cables.
• Installation and dressing of fiber optic cables.
• Splice single drop fiber cables in all environments (aerial, buried, underground, and buildings).
• Performs skilled duties related to copper and fiber splicing, and preventive cable maintenance.
• Ability to fusion or mechanical splice SM or MM fiber optic cables, including terminating various types of fiber optic connectors (ST, SC, LC) for homes and businesses.
• Safely and efficiently splice cables in residential and commercial environments.

B: Underground Drop

• Use best practices for installing underground wiring so as not to violate local building codes.
• Locate existing buried copper and fiber facilities and comply with 811 requirements (OneCall) before any digging projects, properly identifying other utility flags and safely working around other utilities.
• Operate various trenching equipment such as a mini skid steer or walk beside trencher.
• Safely and efficiently install underground cables in residential and commercial environments.
• Bury cable and conduit systems, by operating blowing, plowing, digging, boring, and trenching equipment and pulling fiber and cable through conduit systems.
• Load reel trailers with strand, fiber or cable as required.

C: Overhead Drop

• Use best practices for installing underground wiring so as not to violate local codes and regulations or customer specs.
• Load reel trailers with strand, fiber or cable as required.
• Pull fiber and cable through conduit systems.
• Safely and efficiently install overhead cables in residential and commercial environments.
• Hang overhead cable or strand using various methods including but not limited to a ladder, bucket truck, or gaffs.

• Able to meet physical requirements: climb ladders, work in confined spaces and/or various heights, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., squat, kneel, bend, crawl, and stand for long periods of time.
• Proficient in Internet-related applications such as email and web browsers.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets the company’s minimum safety standards.
• Aptitude to read and interpret fiber records, staking sheets, specification sheets, and circuit diagrams, and splice fiber as directed.
• In-depth understanding of technology-based services, products, and networking.
• Thorough understanding of hand tools and power tools.
• General knowledge of residential and commercial construction methods.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to work.

Schedule:

• Regularly scheduled to work 40 hours a week.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment screen, including a drug test and an acceptable driving record.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better. Employment with EnterSource is at-will and either party can terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.