OSP Field Engineer (Northern Arkansas)

Startech Networks, Inc. is seeking an experienced OSP Field Engineer candidate with US Work Authorization to join our growing team in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas or Fayetteville, Arkansas. The successful candidate must possess the knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience requirements outlined below.

They should have a thorough understanding of various AT&T related OSP Wireline processes and guidelines. We offer 1099 contract Fielding Unit pay that includes $359.04 ($0.068 per foot) for each mile of fiber that you plan to lay, $180.80 for each Easement Survey that you complete, $90.20 for each Electronic Work Order Start Up Package that you complete and more. Job Details:

Should be able to understand and perform scoping of OSP related projects. Should have good Customer, Vendor, and Project Management Skills. Should be able to communicate effectively over the phone, via email, and in person.

Design, provision, document, outside plant fiber optic cable (UG, Aerial, and Buried). Must also understand manhole and conduit design. Able to read and understand work prints from various drafting systems, such as AutoCAD and ARAMIS. Must be able to take field notes following OSP Design Principles and having the ability to transfer those notes into KMZ file is a plus.

Google Earth knowledge is a plus.

Must understand pole loading and ROW permit needs. Must be able to understand FTTx and AT&T GPON design is a plus.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America. Should be flexible for short business trips if needed and have flexible schedule as work, although very infrequent, sometimes requires weekend work. Ability to maintain efficient working timelines while multitasking several different projects at one time. Must be organized and capable of tracking work due dates and expectations.