OSP Records Technician-VTXC

Valley Telephone

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Raymondville, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The OSP Records Technician is responsible for creating and maintaining fiber network records, maps, and schematics within GIS and AutoCAD systems. They also coordinate with field personnel, manage database integrity, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Qualifications

You possess a high school diploma or GED, supplemented by a two-year technical diploma and 3-6 months of related experience. You have strong working knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, GIS systems, and Auto-CAD, enabling you to maintain electronic facilities and create maps and schematics.

Must Have Skills for ATS

GIS

Sharepoint

Network equipment

Vetro

Autocad

Database

Microsoft Office Suite

Auto-CAD

OSHA

E911

Job Description

SUMMARY

Assists OSP Records Supervisor and staff with engineering and equipment assignment record keeping duties through the use of software including but not limited to GIS and Sharepoint, understanding and knowledge of Network equipment and close coordination with all Network personnel and utilization of OSP drawings and other available technical resources and tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Primary duties will be the creation and maintenance of OSP cable, assignment and electronic facilities in a GIS System such as Vetro and Autocad. Database expertise is highly desired.
  • Serve as primary contact with vendors for software upgrades and other data base activities as assigned.
  • Desired qualifications of subject matter expert on Sharepoint and integration requirements for systems used for order processing, GIS and CPR
  • Create and provide various maps and schematics as requested by OSP Design for planning and design studies.
  • Assist OSP Design group in creating Work Order Prints for installation of fiber facilities.
  • Maintain and update detailed fiber route maps for all companies in GIS system.
  • Review and process service order requests and assist in any record request for cable locates as needed.
  • Provide OSP field personnel with information on cable pair, route, PED, and customer information.
  • Assist with damage investigation reports and collect data to support submissions for asset loss control. 
  • Interpret As-Built prints from Work & Maintenance Orders and post to permanent records on a timely basis.
  • Assist OSP Design group in developing and maintaining Long Range Outside Plant Planning documentation.
  • Create and provide various maps or schematics as requested by other departments for presentations/reports for regulatory agencies such as NECA, FCC or Tax studies.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of various software programs including Auto-CAD, Vetro, GIS, Sharepoint and Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
  • Pre-qualification of customers for services such as voice, Video and other broadband services when required.
  • Maintains compliance to all relevant OSHA, safety, or departmental standards as directed by supervisor.
  • Maintain MSAG accuracy and compliance to meet E911 AT&T regulatory requirements, supporting the integrity of phone service records and emergency response location data.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Two year drafting diploma from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have a valid Driver's License and insurable record.

Must pass pre-employment screen, physical and background checks.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Must have strong working knowledge of personal computers.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites, company order system, GIS systems and Auto Cad.
  • Must communicate effectively with vendors, contractors and employees.

Valley Telephone

Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is a Rural Local Exchange Company (RLEC) operting in south Texas providing service to 6,000 members across 7,300 square miles. It is also the parent organization for i) VTX Communications, an Interexchange Carrier (IXC) and fixed wireless Internet Service Provider (ISP), ii) VTX Telecom, a facilities based Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) currently overbuilding thirteen Exchanges in south Texas, and iii) VTX Vision, an Internet Protocol (IP) Television programming delivery company and studio.
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