Fiber Technician at TEC Industrial, Inc. in ERWIN, Tennessee

Job Description:

Fiber Technician
Erwin, TN
The technician will install, troubleshoot and maintainFiber Optic, Cat6 and low voltage Cables as and when required, provide technical assistance in designing, testing, and support of communication infrastructure systems.
They will work both in office and industrial plant facilities and are responsible for taking care of installation, troubleshooting and other technical aspects. Must have knowledge of various electronic components, camera systems, computer operating systems, including routers and other networking equipment.
Experience and understanding of cabling various electronic components. Must have basic knowledge of the operation and application of electrical components and common measurement instruments. They must have hands-on experience to work with hand and power tools.
Qualifications:
Resolve, repair and install fiber optics systems and ensure that they work properly. Familiar with OTDR testingInstall, troubleshoot access controls, cameras, cat6 and fiber optic devices.Examine and replace faulty and old cabling infrastructure and organize scheduled maintenance routinesTake care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areasDevelop sensor indicators and conduct timely inspections to make sure that faulty communications systems do not destabilize its performanceExecute premises cabling and take care of the underground and underwater cabling requirementsKeep track of the signal strength of different devices such as television and telephone to provide adequate performanceFormulate and maintain system records and system designs

Additional Functions
Postsecondary education in electronics,telecommunications, or computer technology. They should also have on-the-job training and industry certification is an added advantage. Most employers prefer candidates with a bachelors degree in fiber optics communications. The individual can also enroll in a technical or vocational program to gain some knowledge of Fiber Optics andFiber Networks.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 3 to 5 years documented field experience.Broad understanding of cabling and telecommunications methods and applications.Post-secondary degree a plus, but not required.
Requirements:
Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, reliably, & complete each shift Follow all safety rules and standards for the company and for the site Understand and follow Instructions from the direct supervisor
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
T E C Industrialhas been building a team for more than 75years and offer our employees a full slate of benefits including:
Medical FSA-HSADentalVisionSTD/LTDGroup Life/Voluntary Life/AD&D401k plan with Company matchAccident and Critical Illness plansPaid Time Off (PTO)

Physical Profile Requirements:
The job requires occasionally remaining on one's feet in an upright position without moving for long periods of time, occasionally moving about on foot for long periods of time, remaining in a seated position for long periods of time, and/or climbing stairs, step-ladders, extension ladders and scaffolding ladders. The job also requires the ability to raise or lower an object of approximately 5-50 pounds from one level to another, the ability to transport an object of up to 50 pounds a distance of up to 10 yards, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder, the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves away from the force, and/or the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves toward the force.
Must be capable of operating a standard 1/2 ton pick-up for occasional delivery and pick-up of materials and personnel and hold a valid, unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license issued by the state of residence, and the manual dexterity necessary to operate a standard desktop computer keyboard.

AAP/EEO Statement:
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a), 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to foster a work environment that includes and embraces racial, ethnic and gender diversity and other individual differences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps us attract and retain the best talent, enables employees to realize their full potential, and drives high performance through innovation and collaboration.

T E C Industrial is a Drug-Free, E-Verify, Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.