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Fiber Optic Field Technician

Apply By: Position open until filled.

A City of Wilson Application is required and must be received at the City of Wilson Human Resources Department, 112 Goldsboro Street SW, Wilson, NC. This listing will run continuous until filled.

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Pay Range: $34,047.45-$51,071.18 (14)

Number of Positions: 1

The Position

Performs specialized and complex technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the city's fiber optic communications network. This position will also perform duties related to the maintenance of the city's buildings as required to support the Facility Services Department. This position reports to the OSP Engineer. Position is subject to call outs to meet service requirements, and on call duty which may include weekends and holidays.

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The Selection Process

Our process begins with a complete evaluation of the applications submitted for employment. A limited number of persons determined to be most qualified, as reflected by the contents of their applications, will be invited to a personal interview. The interview will cover the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of the vacant position. The applicant determined to best fit the needs of the vacant position will be given a careful reference work background review along with a complete medical examination, which includes a drug test.

Direct bank deposit is required for all new employees.

How to Compete in the Process

Applicant must have knowledge of: standards, techniques, materials, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of OSP fiber optic equipment; PON networks and fiber optic transmissions; relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations; city and departmental policies. Must have knowledge in taking, and understanding loss measures. Applicant must have demonstrated the ability to operate specialized maintenance, test, and fusion splicing equipment; interpret test results; communicate effectively orally and in writing in order to document all splicing information and convey to appropriate personnel; and read as well as interpret engineering drawings for fiber optic networks. Must have also demonstrated the ability to work with the public, and customers in home and business settings. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and at least two years experience in working with fiber optic construction and splicing and/or facility maintenance will be accepted. Climbing and experience safely working around high voltage power preferred. A valid Drivers License is required.

Benefits

The City provides an excellent working environment as well as benefits package. The package includes sick and annual leave accrual, ten paid holidays, paid life insurance, membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System, 5% 401(k) contribution, group medical, dental, and vision plans.

Posted: Monday, December 31, 2007

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Contact

For more information or a print copy of the application, please contact:

City of Wilson Human Resources Department
112 Goldsboro Street E
Post Office Box 10
Wilson, North Carolina 27894-0010

Email: tsauls@wilsonnc.org
Office: (252) 399-2246
Jobline: (252) 399-2256
Fax: (252) 265-4833
TDD: (252) 399-2313