OSP Telecom Technician - Little Rock

Manpower Engineering is seeking an OSP Telecom Technician for or our client in Little Rock, AR.  Long-term contract role with opportunity to convert to perm. 

Job Summary: 
The OSP Engineering Technician II is responsible for regularly performing inspection and verification of outside plant fiber networks to include construction elements such as conduit, fiber, splice domes, cabinets, and may perform work in central office environments. OSP Engineering Technicians share responsibility with local contractors for both safety and quality within the market to ensure the project meets all municipality and client requirements. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform site visits as needed to document field conditions for new sites and site modification projects.
• Liaise with contractor for any restoration efforts.
• Conduct site or pole surveys as required.  Use OSP field equipment to gather utility pole line information
• Work with local municipalities for permitting acquisition and attend meetings in person as required
• Prepare project documentation and maps. Aid in research and acquisition of permits and right-of-way documentation
• Develop working relationships and effectively communicate with Management, Project Managers, Foreman, and co-workers to address and resolve problems and work in a cooperative manner to achieve company goals
• Act as a technical resource for field support, customers, sales, and operations, assisting in and addressing and resolving questions and problems
• Communicate with customers regarding project progress, where applicable
• Visit customer sites to gather OSP site survey information, evaluate customer requirements.
• Daily engagement with customer’s engineering team and project management staff via emails / phone as well as occasional in-person meetings
• Provide field investigation of aerial and underground construction projects
• Attend onsite meetings with appropriate stake holders to explain construction procedures and cable routing as necessary.
• Perform field verifications of existing plant in order to provide accurate pick-up points for new development and commercial plant extensions.

• High School Diploma with 2-3 years of telecom experience is preferred.  Alternatively, 2-4 years of utility construction experience is acceptable.
• Looking for someone capable on a computer, Familiarity with GIS or GPS helpful and will use google maps.
• Need to know different type of wiring from electrical, internet, and copper
• Construction or OSP experience preferred
• Telecommunications and/or cable experience preferred
• Lease Management, and/or Land Management industries preferred
• Fiber to the home (FTTH) networks experience preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation as travel is required

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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