Austin W. Knight

 

Objective

To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills, knowledge and experiences to become an asset to your company.

 

 

Experience

Sellenriek ConstructionSavannah, MO

Foreman, Lead Fiber SplicerNovember 2013-Present

•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       All splicing and preparation of large fiber optic cables and Comscope optical taps
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Use of Tyco electronics A,B, and D enclosures, multi-link, coyote fiber enclosures
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Use of Inno IFS-10 and IFS-15, Corning OptiSplice M90E and CDS, Fujikura 70S fiber splicers
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Use of Corning cv-1000 Otdr
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Installation of commercial fiber accounts
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Ability to read blueprints and splice matrixes
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Aerial strand and fiber construction to specifications
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Troubleshoot and fix all maintenance issues

 

 

Atlantic Engineering GroupSavannah, MO

Fiber SplicerFebruary 2012- November 2013

•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Read and comprehend blueprints to splice fiber according to design
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Use of numerous types of fiber splicers- Fujikura, 40 S, 50 S, 60 S, Inno FS 10
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Aerial splicing of Comscope optical taps
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Preparation and splicing of Tyco B & D enclosures
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Able to climb utility poles, ladders and operate bucket truck with hydraulic lift
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Experience with EXFO OTDR and Power Meter
•                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Maintenance of truck and trailer

 

 

Surewest Communications                                                                                Lenexa, KS

Installation Technician                                                                          June 2011-February 2012

·                            Receive service orders for the installation of voice, video and/or data equipment and services. References service order for information on job site and equipment required to perform task.

·              Perform and learn a variety of duties pertaining to cable, cable modem and phone installation.

·              Complete both interior and exterior customer installation drops.

·              Perform new connects, reconnects, requested and non-pay disconnects; add outlets; upgrade or downgrade of services; install/remove converters.

·              Complete appropriate paperwork associated with performance of job duties.

·              Read signal levels with appropriate installation tools; complete all steps of installation.

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Acts as initial contact for members of the public with the Company and also act as public spokesperson for the Company, often explaining difficult or complicated information.

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Fiber installation, maintenance and splicing. Splicing with a Fugikura 18s, both in single and multimode.

 

A T & TOlathe KS

Cable Splicing TechnicianSept 2007 to June 2010

·  Davar NETDSL testing of sac boxes to qualify DA

·  Use of Panasonic tough book laptop cf-19 daily, along with 2 DSL Copper-pro 900 test engines, use of Fluke Networks Database and Davar program

·  Installing, removing and/or repairing Copper and Digital Subscriber systems

·  Knowledge of splicing requirements for Outside Plant infrastructure

·  Reading Outside Plant network work prints and plans

 

U-Verse Premise Technician

·  Connected television set to cable system and evaluated incoming signal.

·  Tested electronic installations with testing apparatus.

·  Prepared daily operating reports summarizing labor, materials and equipment charges for work performed.

·  Installation and maintenance of AT&T video, data and voice services while maintaining a positive customer experience utilizing strong interpersonal skills.

 

KnologyMadison, AL

Lead Drop BuryFeb 2004 to July 2007

·  Installation of underground coax cable.

·  Maintenance of truck, trailer and machine.

·  Use of Ditch Witch 410sx cable plows

·  Training of new hires.

 

Lineman

·  Splicing of coax mainline cable ranging from 1 inch to .500

·  Construction of new plant both coax and fiber

·  Reading and understanding of prints/plans

·  Use of bucket truck, gaffs, and ladder

·  Splicing of coax plant to design

·  Pole transfers and pulling cable

·  Splicing of fiber ranging in counts                                                    

Halebrook BoringFlorence, AL

OperatorJan 2003 to Jan 2004

·  Directional boring of BellSouth telephone and Comcast mainline cable.

·  Operated a directional bore-rig( Ditch Witch Jt520 and Jt920)

·  Located with a Digi-Trak Locator

·  Maintaining of equipment- Bore-rigs, truck, trailer and mixer

·  Completion of job tasks under no supervision

 

Overland Trenching CompanyKansas City, KS

ForemanJune 1996 to Oct 2002

·  Burial of underground utilities such as power, phone, water and natural gas

·  Equipment use such as Trenchers, Plows, Rock saws, Backhoes, Excavators and Skidsteer Loaders

·  Maintain detailed paperwork of the days duties and equipment

·  Train new hires

·  Crew leader of 3

·  Use of welder, cutting torch and plasma cutter

 

 

 

Education

Shawnee Mission WestOverland Park, KS

H.S. Diploma1999

 

Fluke NetworksOlathe, KS

2007

Fluke 990 Copper pros Operations Certificates

 

AT&TKansas City, MO

2007

Pole Climbing, Bucket Truck, Competent Person involving hand holes and man holes, Ladder Training and Defensive Driving Certificates

 

AT&TOklahoma City, OK

2007

Cable Splicing Certificate

 

AT&TKansas City, MO

2008

VoIP Installation and U-Verse Installation Certificates

 

Jones NCTI Certificates

·  Installer

·  Installer Technician

·  Broadband Digital Installer

·  Service Technician

 

 

 

References

Available upon request