OSP Telecommunications Engineer

Description

Zero dB Communications (ZdB) is a leading fiber optic full turnkey contractor headquartered in Spokane, Washington with offices throughout the West Coast specializing in splicing/testing and placing fiber optic cables. We are looking for an OSP Telecommunications Engineer that is experienced in the telecom field to join our fast-paced team.

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly pay!
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to gain valuable working skills

Voluntary Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical (including an HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Pay: $70,000 - $85,000 annually based on experience. 

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company’s minimum safety standard.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 
• Preferred 1 year of experience in the Telecom field in a technician or construction role.
• Preferred 1 year of engineering experience in Telecommunications or a related industry.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft applications and Visio.
• Develops/defines plans for the implementation of new Fiber plant construction or modifications to existing facilities.
• Perform analysis to determine the most cost effective and efficient manner of the placement of communications facilities.
• Familiar with NEC and NESC electrical and Telecom code requirements.
• Experience in both Aerial and Underground Telecom placement methods.
• OSP fiber design and planning construction.
• Familiar with PON and point to point fiber Architecture.
• Experience in GPS field data collection and ability to use hand-held GPS unit.
• Ability to work independently with solid problem solving and communication skills.
• Solid experience with researching, collecting and analyzing data.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willing to work outside collecting field data.

Schedule:

• Required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• 8-hour shift, Monday – Friday.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed in addition to regular travel.
• Minimal in-state travel. 

Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment screen, to include a drug test and an acceptable driving record. This is a safety sensitive position.