Fiber Optic Technician

OEC Fiber, located in Norman, OK, is taking high-speed fiber services where no one else will. Powered by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, OEC Fiber brings the power of high-speed fiber services right to the front door of homes and business. We are proud to provide affordable and reliable high-speed fiber services coupled with some of the most exceptional customer service in the area. We offer competitive pay, an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, retirement options, as well as paid vacation and sick leave.

We are currently accepting applications for Fiber Optic Technician. This is a full-time position located out of our headquarters in Norman, OK. This position will typically work a Monday - Friday schedule and participate in an on-call rotation and occasionally work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Fiber Optic Technicians are expected to reside in the OEC Fiber service territory.

The Fiber Optic Technician is responsible for maintenance and installation of service for the fiber to the premises (FTTP) subsidiary. This includes installation of fiber drops, home installations, and routine and emergency maintenance and troubleshooting. He/she interacts closely with members and subscribers to coordinate the routing and installation of fiber devices and outlets.

Responsibilities include:

+ Performs and analyzes light meter readings. + Completes routine maintenance on aerial and underground cables and equipment. + Continually inspects structures and equipment for active or potential hazards to service. + Responds to all work requests in a timely manner. + Buries and/or pulls up line, using various hand and power tools and other equipment. + Installs equipment on outside of building. + Installs, terminates, and tests cat-5/6 and fiber. + Runs and pulls lines through attics, crawl spaces, and walls. + Coordinates with member on location of outlets and other equipment. + Performs minor drywall patches/repairs as needed. + Performs service calls as requested. + Splices fiber optic cables as needed, using fusion and mechanical methods. + Tests repaired, new, or updated equipment and fiber to ensure proper functions. + Maintains up-to-date knowledge of various technologies, devices, and networking commonly used in homes and businesses. + Educates users on features and services available. + With appropriate training and approval, may also climb poles. + Receives property owner’s permission prior to performing work, when applicable. + Interacts with members in a helpful, professional manner at all times. + Exercises great care to avoid damage to property and reports any damage to appropriate personnel as soon as possible. + Ensures necessary tools, equipment, and materials are readily available on his/her assigned truck.

Ideal candidates meet the following qualifications:

+ Experience should be of a progressively increasing responsibility in telecommunications and/or fiber optics construction, maintenance, and splicing, and customer service.