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Full Time
Night Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Healthcare
Vision
Dental
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Pension (401K)
Education & Experience Requirements
Professional Certificate
Job Description
RK&K is hiring experienced Fiber Optic Cable Technicians to join our team throughout the DC/Northern VA area. In this role, you will work on a large-scale radio, cellular, fiber communications effort throughout the metro area. Your expertise in fiber will be used to oversee termination, testing, and inspection of these complex systems, above and below ground.
Basic Responsibilities Conduct regular on-site construction quality inspections for all work performed by Project Staff, Contractors and Sub-Contractors to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements
Work constructively with members of the project team to resolve project field-related issues and provide recommendations to key staff members
Maintain and monitor the performance of the project against established Key Performance Indices (KPIs)
Review hazard analyses by staff, contractor work plans, completeness of project work (and associated work) and quality reports
Attend or conduct project coordination meetings and quality meetings
Complete a daily work report that outlines the work completed for the day
Complete other tasks assigned by the Project Manager
Required Experience
A minimum of six (6) years demonstrable experience in system safety and/or construction safety
Knowledge of ISO 9000 quality standards and its application to planning, design and construction
Must successfully attain OSHA 10-Hour (Construction) Certification
Experience with core alignment fusion splicing
Experience with OTDR testing and how to properly set up the machine for various test conditions
Experience with insertion loss testing
Must be able to operate basic Microsoft Office Applications, Laptop and iPad
Ability to communicate effectively across different platforms with project management, clients, stakeholders, and contractors
May be required to travel out-of-state to conduct manufacturer inspections of facilities and witness factory testing
Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to work in confined spaces
Must possess a valid drivers license and favorable driving record
Must have reliable transportation
Preferred Experience
Experience with the installation and testing of Air Blown Fiber
Work Environment
The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About Us
With 30 offices from Pennsylvania to Florida and ranked 73 rd on ENR’s 2022 listing of the Top 500 Design Firms, our design and construction management firm specializes in transportation, environmental and energy projects. Our success is based on our ability to deliver what our clients want using sound, technical solutions to achieve the best possible outcome on a project. Expressed in our ability to treat every one of our 1,400 employees as a professional, RK&K has received extensive recognition for its exceptional and unique workplace culture.
What We Offer
RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances as well as a 401(k) plan with company matching.
Drug-Free Workplace RK&K maintains a drug-free workplace. Employees of RK&K are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana
EEO/Affirmative Action RK&K is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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