Summary:
We're looking for a highly motivated and skilled Fiber Optics Technology Systems (FOTS) Technician to join our floating crew. This is a 100% travel position, with assignments across various geographical locations within the United States, often aligning with FAA regional boundaries.
In this role, you'll be instrumental in supporting the FAA Airport Cable Loop (ACL) Program. Your responsibilities will include conducting airport surveys to outline existing copper paths and identify new routes for fiber optic cable installation. Beyond surveys, you'll also be responsible for installing the new fiber network, specifically the Dedicated Network Telecommunications System (DNTS).
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong understanding of electronics and communications systems. You should also be able to perform a wide range of physical installation tasks. While not initially a direct lead role, this position offers significant opportunities for growth and leadership as you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities. You'll serve as a valuable on-site resource, interfacing directly with the FAA and potentially guiding installation teams.
Why Join Crown?
- Competitive salary
- Matching 401K
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Work with industry-leading experts
- Voted one of the best places to work in the Washington DC area
- Typical work days from Monday to Thursday, 6 AM - 4:30 PM.
Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive surveys: You'll map existing airport cable loops, identifying manholes, conduits, and building entry points to inform new fiber optic path designs.
Install new fiber optic solutions: This is a core part of the role. You'll be involved in trenching and conduit work to lay the groundwork for new fiber runs. You'll also be responsible for polishing and terminating fiber optic connectors to ensure optimal signal transmission, and commissioning equipment to bring the new network online.
Collaborate and communicate: You'll work closely with team members, field engineers, airport personnel, FAA technicians, and various contractors/vendors.
Ensure safety and compliance: Adherence to all airport badging, TSA, and security requirements, including confined space protocols, is paramount. For intermediate levels, you'll be a point of contact for confined space needs, and as a Team Lead, you'll coordinate all crew badging and training.
Maintain equipment: You'll manage inventory and ensure proper calibration and repair of FOTS survey equipment (primarily a Team Lead responsibility).
Report progress: You'll provide regular status updates (daily, weekly, or monthly depending on your role) to team leads and program managers.
Lead and direct (Team Lead): If you're a Team Lead, you'll oversee survey progress, manage budgetary issues, coordinate crew badging and training, and direct work assignments in support of the lead engineer's scope of work.
Successful Candidates will be:
Team players: You thrive in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment.
Physically fit: You're able to perform demanding fieldwork, including working in confined spaces.
Detail-oriented: You're capable of reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and GIS survey prints.
Flexible: You're willing to travel 100% of the time for project assignments.
Safety-conscious: You're committed to adhering to all safety regulations, especially confined space requirements.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Associate's Degree or completion of a 2-year training/certification program in a relevant field, coupled with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Three years of experience in the installation of outside plant fiber optics, plus one year of field survey experience.
- Familiarity with FAA National Airspace (NAS) communications systems, cabling, and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Ability to stand, sit, or crouch in one position for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to move objects up to 350 lbs. with the use of a hand truck or pallet jack.
- Ability to occasionally perform assigned work under severe time restraints.
- In good physical condition and able to pass a physical fitness assessment if required.
- Team player with the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Must have access to credit for travel expenses, which are reimbursed on a voucher system.
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to work non-standard hours depending on site requirements.
Preferred Skills:
- Trimble-type GPS recorder
- Air samplers
- High voltage detectors
- Cable tracers, and metal detectors.
- Thorough understanding in the use of manual and power tools
- Proficiency with basic test equipment such as a multi-meter
Additional Information
Visit: www.crownci.com for additional information on our company.
Crown is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650-0663 ext 3059.
Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.14 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road