FLM Technician

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Routine manufacturer and customer maintenance including Ethernet testing.


• Fiber cleaning, placement and management (OC 12, 48, 192, LC/LC and SC/SC connector).


• Testing systems using digital light wave test sets (test equipment and fiber cleaning tools).


• Circuit pack changes and upgrades.


• Working with and taking direction from the customer’s NOC.


• Perform minor installations and upgrades to the network.


• Installation of DS-3 cables and terminations.


• Perform routine maintenance as requested by the customer.


• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

• This is an ON CALL position.


• Tech must be available 365/24/7.


• Use of personal vehicle with expense paid for use.


• Basic personal hand tools (additional tools will be provided by ALTA as required.

Education Requirements:

• Grade 12 graduate


• Certification on various equipment an asset (Huawei, Nortel, Infinera, Cisco, ADVA, etc;)

Experience/Skills Required: 

• Minimum 10 years working experience in Central Office (CO) environment.


• Maintenance experience on transport switching equipment.


• Equipment installation experience.


• Test and turn up of CO equipment.


• Ethernet 10Ge/1Ge, coaxial, fiber, DSX, DS3 x-connect panels.


• Digital Signal hierarchy and theory- DS1, DS3, STS1, SONET DWDM.


• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and especially Excel.


• Transport- network installation, augments, maintenance and preventative maintenance.


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish customer relations.


• Self-starter and able to work independently under limited supervision.

Physical Requirements: 

• Be able to lift 70 pounds.


• Stand or sit for long periods of time.


• Climb step ladders to a height of 12 feet.