Outside Plant Technician

Beyond TalentEdge has a direct hire opportunity for an Outside Plant Technician. Our client is an expert in providing technology and security solutions to the public safety, education and healthcare industries. They have been serving their clients for almost 30 years.

As an Outside Plant Technician you will utilize your telecommunications background with fiber optic cabling OSP construction and/or design for both aerial and underground cable placement.

Partial list of Responsibilities are below – a full job description can be provided to qualified/interested candidates:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Perform Site Assessments to determine project scope and budgets

• Review and document outside plant network facilities

• Field audits of utility poles identifying service providers and cable types (e.g., CATV, COAX cable, Fiber cable, copper cable,), hardware, span lengths and attachment heights

• Records verification

• General documents preparation and data entry

• Creating work order construction prints

• Write reports

• Perform field site meets; meet with developers, customers, local agencies, and other utility providers

• Conduct field inspections fiber optic installations to verify compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations

• Review and confirm designs and specifications meet what is current or being installed in field

• AutoCAD & VISIO drawing production

• Project estimating

• Bid/RFP technical support, development and administration

• Construction (implementation) coordination and administration services

• Project management

• Other responsibilities listed on full job description

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 2 + years of fiber optic cabling OSP experience

• Credential as an RCDD is preferred. A candidate that is on the certification path to obtain an RCDD will be considered.

• Field Installer experience is a plus

• Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not limited to project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc.

• Valid driver’s license is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficient knowledge of MS Visio, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite.

• Familiarity with BICSI TDMM manuals, ANSI/TIA standards and current industry design practices is required

• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) is a plus

• Capable of reading and interpreting maps and construction drawings

• Must demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

$68,000

“Beyond TalentEdge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Beyond TalentEdge to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.”