Pillar Innovations
Fiber Optics Field Technician II - Grantsville, MD
Pillar Innovations, Grantsville, Maryland, United States, 21536
Fiber Optics Field Technician II - Grantsville, MD
Join the Fiber Optics Field Technician II role at Pillar Innovations.
Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. Headquarters in Grantsville, MD with several offices nationwide.
Are you looking for a place to expand skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We maintain high respect and dignity for employees, customers, communities. We hold a high regard for providing flexible work‑life balance.
We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. Keys to success: positive can‑do attitude, strong ambition and safety. These key attributes contributed greatly to the success of our company and to workforce advancement.
Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions always available. Start a career with us today!
Responsibilities
Safely perform work in communications spaces.
Participate in work requiring pole climbing when necessary.
Perform work from an elevated position in the bucket truck.
Perform cable stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing.
Proficiently work with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR, traffic identifiers, light‑source power‑meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
Perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services.
Troubleshoot and repair common fiber optic equipment and component issues to include OTDR testing, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Lead and mentor less experienced coworkers.
Qualifications
2–4 years of relevant Fiber Optics experience preferred.
Mastery of Field Technician I Job Duties
Safely perform work in communications spaces.
Qualify to work safely in energized spaces.
Participate in training for pole climbing.
Operate basic hand tools (cordless drill, hammer, wrench, socket set).
Qualify to perform work from an elevated position in the bucket truck.
Assist when needed to remove old hardware from poles and install new. Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification.
Assist with worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections.
Assist with performing minor field repairs on equipment.
Assist with stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing cable.
Learn industry standard coding for fiber optics.
Become familiar with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR, traffic identifiers, light‑source power‑meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
Learn proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables.
Learn to perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services.
Learn to read and understand manufacturer manuals and standards for operating, installing, and repairing electronic equipment, product, and components.
Learn to troubleshoot and repair common fiber optic equipment and component issues.
Install demarcation enclosures, switches, and other telecom equipment.
Route premise cable both inside and outside of facilities.
Assist in the completion of documentation to include record‑keeping, billing, and inventory, etc.
Learn to calibrate fiber optic equipment out in the field according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Possess Underground Miner Card.
Experience with the following equipment ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, and reel stands preferred.
Working Conditions
Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel.
Climb poles; carry, set‑up and extend ladders weighing up to 65 pounds, as well as work with confidence on ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 60 feet in the air to perform tasks in communications spaces.
Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions.
Able to walk long distances.
Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications This position requires completion of a thorough background and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with the Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.
ADA Statement Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Perks/Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
Life insurance401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out‑of‑town work
Employee focused work environment
On‑the‑job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Safety‑first and drug‑free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Overtime available as applicable
Advancement through tailored employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances
USD $22.00–$25.00/Hr.
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Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. Headquarters in Grantsville, MD with several offices nationwide.
Are you looking for a place to expand skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We maintain high respect and dignity for employees, customers, communities. We hold a high regard for providing flexible work‑life balance.
We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. Keys to success: positive can‑do attitude, strong ambition and safety. These key attributes contributed greatly to the success of our company and to workforce advancement.
Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions always available. Start a career with us today!
Responsibilities
Safely perform work in communications spaces.
Participate in work requiring pole climbing when necessary.
Perform work from an elevated position in the bucket truck.
Perform cable stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing.
Proficiently work with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR, traffic identifiers, light‑source power‑meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
Perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services.
Troubleshoot and repair common fiber optic equipment and component issues to include OTDR testing, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Lead and mentor less experienced coworkers.
Qualifications
2–4 years of relevant Fiber Optics experience preferred.
Mastery of Field Technician I Job Duties
Safely perform work in communications spaces.
Qualify to work safely in energized spaces.
Participate in training for pole climbing.
Operate basic hand tools (cordless drill, hammer, wrench, socket set).
Qualify to perform work from an elevated position in the bucket truck.
Assist when needed to remove old hardware from poles and install new. Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification.
Assist with worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections.
Assist with performing minor field repairs on equipment.
Assist with stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing cable.
Learn industry standard coding for fiber optics.
Become familiar with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR, traffic identifiers, light‑source power‑meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
Learn proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables.
Learn to perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services.
Learn to read and understand manufacturer manuals and standards for operating, installing, and repairing electronic equipment, product, and components.
Learn to troubleshoot and repair common fiber optic equipment and component issues.
Install demarcation enclosures, switches, and other telecom equipment.
Route premise cable both inside and outside of facilities.
Assist in the completion of documentation to include record‑keeping, billing, and inventory, etc.
Learn to calibrate fiber optic equipment out in the field according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Possess Underground Miner Card.
Experience with the following equipment ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, and reel stands preferred.
Working Conditions
Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel.
Climb poles; carry, set‑up and extend ladders weighing up to 65 pounds, as well as work with confidence on ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 60 feet in the air to perform tasks in communications spaces.
Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions.
Able to walk long distances.
Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications This position requires completion of a thorough background and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with the Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.
ADA Statement Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Perks/Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
Life insurance401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out‑of‑town work
Employee focused work environment
On‑the‑job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Safety‑first and drug‑free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Overtime available as applicable
Advancement through tailored employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances
USD $22.00–$25.00/Hr.
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