Fiber Optic Technician

Summary

Essential Functions

• Install new network components including fiber optic cable, copper cable, wireless radios, antennas, network enclosures, network switches and field devices;
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair physical network connections over fiber optic cable, copper cable and wireless links;
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair local area and wide area network connections and field devices utilizing serial and Internet Protocol (IP) standards;
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair traffic control devices and equipment to meet associated construction standards established by the Texas Department of Transportation, Federal High Administration, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and National Electric Code;
• Terminate electrical connections for traffic signal cable, fiber optic cable, communication cable, antenna cable, electrical service, signal heads, shafts, pull boxes, and traffic control cabinets to include traffic signal control computers, radios, modems, power supplies, and load switches. Splice and troubleshoot fiber optic cable, traffic signal cable, communication cable, and electrical service into conduits and termination boxes;
• Operates and maintains equipment to perform job duties including digital voltmeters, ammeters, radio programmers, PC-based conflict monitor tester, inductive loop analyzer, school zone programmers, aerial hydraulic equipment, backhoe, bobcat, trencher, concrete saws, air compressors and associated tools;
• Install video detection cameras and associated electronics, microwave data telemetry systems, emergency vehicle priority systems, remotely programmed school zone controllers, audible handicapped-access pedestrian signals, and vehicle detection inductive loops;
• Respond to emergency calls to troubleshoot and repair the traffic signal systems. Includes availability for call out 24/7;
• Make scheduled inspections, maintain records and prepare field reports involving construction, maintenance and repair of traffic control devices and equipment for the traffic signal system;
• Analyze field problems and equipment needs;
• Install traffic signal shafts, mast arms, signal heads, and cabinets;
• Install piers, re-bar cages, anchor bolts, conduit stub-in and setting forms. Pour concrete for traffic signal shafts, pedestrian signal bases, and cabinet foundations;
• Install underground conduits and pull boxes;
• Remove and refurbish traffic signal heads and related equipment;
• Supervise and perform re-lamping and upgrading of bulbs, and replacement of light emitting diodes in traffic signals;
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities

• Proper fiber installation techniques.
• Proper copper cable installation techniques.
• Network topology and comprehend physical network links, including correlation between wide area and local area network connections.
• Troubleshooting of electronic, electrical, radio and fiber equipment.

• Troubleshoot network connectivity across wide area and local are networks.
• Deploy network cabling and devices including network switches and field devices according to plans and specifications.
• Work outside of the networking scope including the troubleshooting, repair and installation of traffic signals and all related equipment.
• Operate all types of equipment used to perform installation and maintenance of traffic control devices and equipment.
• Analyze problems and perform repair work on electronic traffic signals.
• Make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Work in high areas and perform strenuous work under emergency and all weather conditions.
• Apply basic concepts of mathematics, algebra and geometry.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds in order to load and transport materials and equipment.

• Frequently stand and walk during a shift;
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, and inclined surfaces;
• Frequently bend and kneel;
• Frequently push and pull objects;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right and left while sitting or standing;
• Reach above, at or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.