Stran Technologies Hiring for Telecommunications Technician Job at Little Rock, AR Full Time

Job Title: Technician FLSA Status: (Non-Exempt)

Reports to: Site Lead / Manager

Department: Services Division

Summary /Overview:

Receive daily task, install and test copper and fiber for the inside plant (ISP) and outside (OSP), trouble shoot outages.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

• Installing, removing, relocating and maintaining inside wiring infrastructure to include all level of wire, cable and fiber.
• Install, splice, connect and testing underground cable, in MH/HH and in duct system cable (copper and fiber).
• Performing necessary work to connect, disconnect, reconnect, test, repair and maintain customer provided voice and data equipment.
• Performing diagnostic tests.
• Interpreting and completing service work orders.
• Keeping detailed written record of all work activity and changes (PMI, trouble tickets and work orders). Knowledge updating TMS and CAIRS records a plus.
• Evaluate customer communication needs and perform technical solution.
• Work in confined spaces (manhole/handholes), climbing and working aloft.
• Moving and lifting items such as ladders, tools, test equipment and cable reels.
• Performing light digging.
• Accurately locate, stake, and mark cable of encased or direct buried conduits/cable
• Keep customer fully informed of all work activity and especially any planned outage of customers system.
• Identify and schedule meeting with individual customer to determination requirements on, if necessary, perform a walk-through the proposed work site to ensure understanding of the work to be performed
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in understanding, reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Successfully complete and maintain, as a minimum, a favorable Tier-1/T-1 (formerly known as a National Agency Check Inquiries (NACI)) background check and associative suitability
• Must follow established safety practices and guidelines.
• Must be familiar with all NEC Grounding practices.
• Must understand requirement of EIA/TIA 568 A & B.

Competencies: to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Strong communication skills, planning and organizing ability, problem analysis, problem solving. Examples provided below (not inclusive):

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Professionalism – Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to additional work hours when necessary to reach goals.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Have a thorough understanding of structured cable systems, associated termination equipment, test equipment, industry testing standards and industry approved test procedures.
• Understand fiber optic splicing techniques and be able to attach connectors to fiber optic cable and splice inside and outside fiber cables.
• Be able to perform test procedures on fiber and copper cable, analyze test results, and certify results to industry standards.
• Be technically competent to problem-solve cable systems not meeting industry standard test results and provide remediation recommendations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The majority of work is light to medium and may require routinely lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The selected candidate must be able to perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule which includes lifting, loading, and unloading, and pass a drug screen.

Working Conditions:

7:30 am – 4:30pm

May require to work some overtime and or weekends as well as travel.

During a crisis situation, classified as Mission Essential Personnel

Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside (OSP) work is required

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $27.56 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Required to be vaccinated or have a negative test. Mask required when inside buildings.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Little Rock, AR 72099: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Telecommunications Infrastructure Technicians: 2 years (Preferred)
• Fiber splicing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Copper and Fiber maintenance and installation: 2 years (Preferred)
• Copper and fiber installation and maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location