Outside Plant Technician
Company: ALLO Communications
Location: Papillion
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
At ALLO, we believe people are our biggest asset. Our team
brings the ALLO mission to life because as local members of each
community, we live, work, play, and volunteer right here with you.
We're passionate about being involved and contributing to the
success and progress of each of our fiberhoods.We pursue these
passions because ALLO leaders have created a workplace where folks
are valued, ideas are heard, and work-life balance is an everyday
practice.The ALLO OSP Technicians are dedicated to safely building,
splicing, testing, and maintaining an all-fiber network in ALLO
communities to provide maximum operating efficiency. ALLO OSP Techs
understand how their role directly impacts ALLO growth and by
meeting timely deliverables with high standards, they will ensure
that customer needs and company goals can be met. ALLO OSP Techs
will work closely with Leadership and Subject Matter Experts in
their assigned content areas to stay current with procedures and
processes.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Install/blow locate string line in underground conduit
systems
- Use motorized equipment to pull fiber cable/MSTs through
underground conduit systems
- Excavate with shovels
- Restore disturbed soil/ grass/landscaping
- Verify accuracy and document any discrepancies or fiber changes
relating to the installation of string, multi-service terminals
(MSTs) or cable
- Prepare all field reports relating to work accomplished
accurately and timely
- Operate and maintain company owned vehicles, complete driver
logs and vehicle documents
- Operate hydraulic aerial lifts (buckets) and climb ladders
- Splice up to 144F in either 17" or 22" cases
- Splice butt or mid-sheath to ribbon or MSTs (up to 12)
- Splice drop termination closure (DTC) on pole or pedestal for
MST repair
- Terminate to Clearfield Cassette/multi-dwelling unit (MDU)
Splicing
- Update splice documentation
- Use SmartSheets
- Set up of aerial and underground splice points to include
taping, directional marking, grounding, cable management tray
installation, hanging cases and securing in vault
- Understand basic knowledge of aerial and underground cable and
MST installation
- Test fiber in the field
- Troubleshoot with test equipment: power meter, VFL, traffic
identifier
- Perform basic underground plant maintenance
- Coordinate and oversee vehicle, trailer, and equipment
maintenance as needed
- Maintain clean driving record
- Work overtime as needed; may be required to work long hours
during emergency situations including after-hours restorations
- Perform other duties as assignedEDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE:
- 1 year telecommunication experience preferredSKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
/ ABILITIES:
- Service Excellence
- Oral communications
- Written communications
- Work with SmartSheets and Excel spreadsheets
- Manage multiple priorities
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- High energy
- Engaging demeanorREQUIREMENTS:
- Raise objects up to 50 lbs
- Remain upright on feet for extended periods
- Remain stationary for extended periods
- Ability to communicate information
- Ability to crouch and crawl
- Move on foot up to 10 miles per day
- Ability to bend, kneel, and stand
- Ability to crawl in tight spaces
- Ability to ascend/descend a ladder
- Ability to carry tools and equipment
- Ability to operate a computer
- Ability to observe details at far range
- Ability to operate hand tools and equipment
- Ability to operate machinery
- Ability to work in outdoor weather
- Identify different colors
- DOT Physical/Certification
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Travel up to 50%People are our passion. At ALLO, we don't treat
you like a number. You're a human being.
Get ready to plug into the perks at ALLO:
- Free ALLO Service: We'll pick up the tab on your ALLO fiber
internet, TV, and phone bill. Seriously!
- Retirement Plan: The fiber future isn't the only one we care
about. We match your 401(k) savings up to 5%.
- Health and Wellness: Participate in quarterly wellness
challenges, and we'll deposit extra cash into your checking or
health savings accounts.
- Benefits: Our benefits include medical, vision, and dental with
low employee costs. Not to mention a generous ETO policy. Plus, if
you've got student loan debt, we've got a repayment assistance
program you'll want to get in on.
- Sponsorships: Are you passionate about a local fundraiser or
philanthropy? We strive to give back to what matters most to our
communities.
- Tuition Assistance: Have a thirst for knowledge? We like that,
which is why we're proud to offer assistance with the cost of your
tuition.ALLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to
providing opportunities to all applicants and associates without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin,
age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic
protected by applicable law. ALLO believes that diversity and
inclusion within our team is critical to our success as a company.
We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented
people.Qualified individuals with disabilities who require
reasonable accommodations in order to apply may contact Recruiting
at recruiting@allofiber.com.
Keywords: ALLO Communications, Omaha , Outside Plant Technician, Engineering , Papillion, Nebraska
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