Infrastructure Technician - Construction

Wyyerd is seeking an OSP Infrastructure Technician who will be responsible for supporting the construction of FTTH GPON plant by installing conduit, pulling fiber, splicing fiber, in addition to other duties related to Outside plant construction.  In addition, this role will support plant maintenance and repair. 

About This Role

The OSP Infrastructure Technician is a vital part of the Wyyerd team.  Wyyerd has near-term plans to dramatically accelerate expansion and, in doing so, the construction of new fiber network.  The Professional Services team is responsible for working with outside plant contractors and internal teams to enable the rapid deployment of a fiber network in order to enable its expansion, and the OSP Technicians play a key role in this process.

Responsibilities

• Proofing conduit paths

• Pulling fiber through conduit

• Splicing fiber, once trained, to enable service to customers

• OSP plant maintenance and repair support

• Locating of existing network infrastructure via geospatial tools, GPS capture tools

• Working effectively with other people and teams in the organization

• Programing and troubleshooting networking equipment as needed

• Assisting with other OSP and network-related activities as needed, e.g., placement of drop cables

• Other duties as required

Experience/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Positive attitude, willingness and eagerness to learn new things, team player

• Able to lift up to 40lbs

• Ability to understand/learn the fiber network construction process

• Working computer knowledge and Microsoft Office knowledge

• Understanding of basic electricity

• Understanding and interpreting plant maps

• Telecommunications wiring color-code competency

• Must have clean driving record

• Ability to pass drug test

• Understanding of ISP services

• Ability to work with others on all responsibilities