Travis Mavis
Rapid City
Summary
Skilled Fiber Technician with expertise in fiber termination, network troubleshooting, and fusion splicing, committed to improving network performance and ensuring reliable connections.
Detail-oriented Fiber Technician with over 10 years of experience in fiber optic systems installation and maintenance. Proven ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues and enhance network performance, contributing to reduced downtime and improved customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Technician
186 Networks
Rapid City, MI
06.2015 - Current
- Assisted in installation and maintenance of fiber optic systems.
- Learned safety protocols and best practices for fiber handling.
- Operated tools and equipment for cable splicing and testing.
- Supported team in troubleshooting connectivity issues.
- Participated in quality control checks to ensure service reliability.
- Documented work processes and maintenance activities accurately.
- Maintained accurate documentation of installed fiber optic systems for easy reference during maintenance work.
- Increased efficiency with proper use of specialized tools like fusion splicers, optical power meters, and OTDRs.
- Improved network performance by installing, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on equipment used in fieldwork ensuring their optimum functioning at all times.
- Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving issues in fiber networks.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols while working on aerial or underground installations, minimizing accidents on the job site.
- Minimized signal loss by skillfully installing connectors, couplers, and other passive components in optical networks.
- Conducted thorough inspections of existing cable systems to identify potential issues before they escalated into costly problems.
- Delivered reliable network connections through meticulous attention to detail during cable splicing processes.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies in the field, staying current with industry trends and best practices in fiber optics installation and maintenance.
- Provided timely training for new hires, ensuring a consistent level of expertise among all technicians on the team.
- Completed installation projects within budget and timeline constraints by effectively planning and coordinating activities.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design and implement optimal fiber optic network layouts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with efficient troubleshooting and repair of fiber optic systems.
- Performed troubleshooting and equipment testing to identify and correct problems end to end and network-wide.
- Adhered to safety policies and procedures to install or remove IP set-top devices, optical network terminals and wireless access points.
- Conducted site surveys to validate customer's infrastructure deliverables.
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
- Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
- Identified and reported equipment malfunctions, defective parts and materials to appropriate supervisor.
Education
GED -
Gaylord
Gaylord, MISkills
- Fiber termination
- Fiber optic routing
- OTDR operation
- Fusion splicing
- Cable management
- Fiber optic testing
- Network troubleshooting
- Connector installation
- Optical network design
- Signal testing
- Network optimization
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Mechanical skills
- Electrical safety
- Safety awareness
- Decision-making
- Cable splicing
- Installing equipment
- Data cabling installation
- Relationship building
- Safety practices
- Troubleshooting systems
- Equipment operation
- System repair
- Professionalism
- Device installation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Replacing antennas
- Office installations
- Network maintenance
- System installations
- Instructing customers
- Service connection
Timeline
Fiber Technician
186 Networks
06.2015 - Current
GED -
Gaylord