Hard Skills
IntermediateFiber Optic SplicingThe process of joining two fiber optic cables together using fusion or mechanical methods to ensure signal continuity.
IntermediateCopper Cable TroubleshootingIdentifying and repairing faults, shorts, and grounds in traditional twisted-pair copper telecommunications lines.
FundamentalSafety and Regulatory ComplianceAdherence to OSHA standards and NESC regulations regarding electrical hazards, fall protection, and confined spaces.
IntermediateBlueprint and Schematic InterpretationReading and understanding technical drawings, circuit diagrams, and utility maps to locate and install cables correctly.
AdvancedAerial Lift and Pole Climbing OperationsThe safe operation of bucket trucks and the physical ability to climb utility poles using hooks and gaffs.
IntermediateNetwork Testing and DocumentationUsing Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR) and power meters to verify circuit performance and logging results in company systems.