Fiber Design Technician

Job#: 3055717

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Remote Fiber Design Tech 1

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the day-to-day network engineering and design, including preliminary fiber route design for all service inquiries, as well as planning and building Fiber to the Cell deployments. The position creates and maintains fiber design and network records using Network Manager and/or OSP Insight. This is a working supervisory position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Actively engaged as an employee advocate and fully committed to supporting our strategic vision to be and become known as the BEST in our industry(s) through:

Integrity

Putting our customer at the center of everything we do

A relentless passion to be the best

Being competitive, bold, innovative and adding value

An ownership mentality, behavior and accountability

An unyielding commitment to quality

Respect for our internal and external customers

Continuous improvement

Being resourceful, productive and efficient

Maximum dedication and effort with high energy, enthusiasm and urgency

2. Design and document fiber networks:

Develop preliminary fiber route designs for all service inquiries and Fiber to the Cell deployments.

Create, edit and maintain fiber plant designs, route and cable records, splice documentation, and as-built information in Network Manager and/or OSP Insight.

Ensure design and inventory data in Network Manager/OSP Insight is accurate, complete and current, and reconcile it with field as-builts.

Use Network Manager/OSP Insight to trace fiber paths, identify available capacity, and produce route maps and reports to support planning, engineering and construction.

3. Systems and data entry:

Demonstrate competence as a user of Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word.

Perform detailed data entry into ARKIS or other systems as required.

Submit requests for location codes, route codes and project codes, including but not limited to exact address, backbone information, route location, school district, county and city for locations and/or routes.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High school diploma or equivalent required.

At least 2 years of work experience in telecommunications, outside plant engineering, or a related industry.

Working knowledge of outside plant construction.

Working knowledge of Network Manager and/or OSP Insight, or comparable fiber design, GIS or network inventory software (preferred: hands-on experience creating and maintaining fiber designs and records).

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.

Ability to adapt quickly and seamlessly to change, with a high degree of interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use a computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing a computer screen. Occasional travel required.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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