Fiber Characterization Technician - Professional Teleconcepts

Professional Teleconcepts, LLC is hiring a Fiber Optic Tester & Fiber Characterization Specialist. This person should be able to perform additions and removals of common telecom equipment and basic telecom hardware associated with the fiber optic network, including by not limited to distribution panels, modules, cards and protection duct. Fiber Optic Testers should also be able to add and remove fiber optic cable and connections on non-working equipment without supervision using proper routing and protection methods. In addition, Fiber Optic testers should be qualified to lead fiber optic cleaning, scoping and Optical Loss / Power , OTDR, PMD and CD Testing.

This role will involve 100% travel across the country. 

What you’ll do…

• Install new and existing fiber optic wiring per company guidelines
• Install and configure all equipment.  
• Troubleshoot and repair service lines during service calls.
• Install telephone wiring.
• Set up and deliver high speed Internet demonstrating quality connections.
• Greet & treat customers with respect.
• Review all requested services with the customer.
• Interact with customers in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
• Provide customer product education.
• Communicate with the supervisor and dispatch regarding work status.

Pay Range $75,000-$100,000 Based on experience. 

Who we are looking for…

• You are at least 18 years old
• You are authorized to work in the United States for this company
• Previous Fiber Optic Testing and Install experience 
• Qualified to lead fiber optic cleaning, scoping and Optical Loss / Power , OTDR, PMD and CD Testing
• You have a valid standard Driver's License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience
• You have an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company
• You are able to maintain a safe work environment
• Will be required to workdays, evening, or night hours and overtime, weekends, and out- of-town assignments for extended periods of time
• May be required to attend training to acquire mandatory certifications
• You are able to work in all weather conditions
• You are able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs as needed with or without assistance
• You are able to work over-time; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or on-call
• You are able to carry a 28’ ladder from truck to pole
• You are able to work in tight spaces such as a crawl space of a house
• You are able to work 3- feet above ground level and in enclosed space 

What you’ll get…

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Who we are...

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others’ safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people. We serve the nation from more than 500 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale.

Our talented workforce of over 15,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management. We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.