CTE Intern

Role Overview:
The Fiber Optics Splicing Intern will participate in the daily tasks of the Transport department for commercial installations which require equipment configuration, fiber patching & testing at Astound hub sites & troubleshooting any fiber related issues. The internship may also include shadowing with a Network Fiber Resource Engineer, Network Construction Engineer and/or hands-on designing of transport networks.

Responsibilities:

The Fiber Optic Splicing Intern will be responsible for the following areas

• Accompany & observe Transport dept technicians for commercial installs/trouble calls @ customer premises
• Fiber pre-testing for commercial installations
• Testing and troubleshooting fiber using an OTDR, optical power meter, fiber identifier and scope
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity
• Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC, NESC and NEC, etc ; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical,
• Operations, and Safety Manuals, and Employee Handbook)
• Clean and maintain equipment

Qualifications

• Current Senior at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School in good standing with (and recommended by) the Instructor of the CTE (Electronics & Fiber Optic) Program
• Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies
• Previous exposure with construction equipment, hand tools, fusion splicer, OTDR, fiber identifiers and scope
• Appropriate technical & verbal skills
• Appropriate technical & written & reporting skills
• Must have good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to interact effectively with other team members.
• Basic understanding of Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Work indoors in poorly ventilated areas such as attics during extreme heat
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
• Work outdoors in all kinds of weather during internship scheduled hours
• Work performed near power lines and electricity
• Work and travel in inclement weather

Company Mission
Take Care of the Customer
Take Care of Each Other
Do What We Say We Are Going To Do
Have Fun!

EEO Statement
Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace, support, and thrive on each other's differences to maximize the experience of our teammates and our community. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.