Employer Information

Organization Name: Fiber Network Services

Website: https://fibernetworkservices.com/

About Our Organization: Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor offering a full range of fiber optic cable network services. With Master Construction Agreements with Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Crown Castle, Segra, Suddenlink, Windstream, and RCN in the State of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and in Washington D.C., we are a trusted resource for cabling and maintaining high-speed internet connectivity via fiber optic and Coaxial systems.

Department: Field Office

Division: HFC

Reports To: Project Management

Job Location: Manassas, Va. and surrounding areas

Hours/Week: 40-50

Benefits

• 401k
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose

Splice, activate, balance and troubleshoot Broadband Coax systems. Typical cable sizes are .625 and .875

Tasks

• Balance forward and return signal
• Troubleshoot signal discrepancies
• Ability to use TDR
• Ability to climb
• Ability to travel throughout the tristate area of Virginia West Virginia, Maryland

Work Activities

• Splice, balance, activate, troubleshoot new coax construction and BAU projects.
• Ability to effectively track and report daily work via digital methods, Email, Excel, etc.

Work Content

Physical Demands

• The employee will work 90% outside.
• Will require knowledge and proper safe usage of Aerial lift Bucket Trucks as well as the ability to use ladders and climb utility poles.
• Will require the ability to safely work within Public Right-of-way.

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force Work Environment

Up to 25 pounds;

Work Environment

The employee is regularly outdoors in different weather types.

Qualification

Education and Experience

Years of Experience: min 3 preferred. Will train select candidate

Experience: Hybrid fiber/coax networks in a field setting

Education: High School or G.E.D

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with others and work within a team environment
• Ability to be at work every day at 7am
• Ability to occasionally be On-Call for after hours emergency work
• Ability to use Email and MS Excel for basic project tracking
• Possession of a valid Drivers license
• Ability to pass a drug screening
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to speak fluent English,
• Ability to read and understand technical instruction

Tools

Perfect candidate will have their own hand tools to include Coring tools. Tools will be supplied if needed depending on experience level.