About us
B&M Ashman was founded in 1994. After several years of constructing communications
lines throughout the United States as well as overseas, a group of “old school” linemen
decided to team up and enlist their considerable talent and experience in forming a
company to house and expand on their combined capabilities.
That company was B&M Ashman Inc. After multiple years, B&M still thrives, building on
the same “old school” values and dedication to quality. Gradually and selectively, they
have recruited talented individuals who shared their love of the industry and
commitment to the customer.
Along with having developed one of the largest in-house aerial and underground
construction groups in the industry, this hardened team has grown beyond its
construction roots and also provides services in Engineering, Fiber Optic Services and
many other areas of the telecommunication world.
We have teams that handle permitting, surveys, structured wiring and product
installation. We keep in step with the latest industry technologies and have been
involved in building and testing some of the latest product upgrades and data
transmission capacity expansions in the State of Michigan. B&M Ashman Inc. will
continue to ride at the forefront of industry, technology and expansion and will continue
to do so in the traditions that have made us who we are.
About the Position
A Fiber Service Drop Installer, also known as a Fiber Drop Technician, is responsible for
installing and maintaining fiber optic cables for residential and commercial
connections. This includes burying drops, aerial installations, and ensuring proper
functioning of the fiber network. They may also be involved in splicing, testing, and
repairing fiber optic cables.
Responsibilities may include:
Installation and Maintenance: Installing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic cables
for Fiber to the Home (FTTH) connections.
Drop Burying: Selecting routes, placing/burying drops for residential fiber plant
using hand tools or trenching machines.
Aerial Installations: Climbing or safely using a ladder as necessary for aerial drop
work, including installing on poles or cable strands.
Splicing and Testing: Splicing fiber optic cables, testing signal levels, and
identifying defects.
Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service and maintaining a
positive relationship with customers as we work on or around homes.
Safety and Regulations: Being knowledgeable of and following/enforcing safety
regulations and company policies.
Documentation: Documenting construction of fiber plants and providing daily and
weekly reports.
Equipment Operation: Operating company-owned vehicles and equipment,
including trenching equipment, vehicles, test equipment and must be able to
back up a trailer.
Restoration: Performing yard and landscaping restoration after work is
completed.
Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting and resolving service tickets related to the fiber
network.
Restoration: Ensuring the worksite, landscape, and private utilities are fully
restored after project completion.
Paperwork: Completing all related paperwork and documentation.
Skills:
Use shovel, climb ladder, use drill.
Ability to lift 50 Pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to follow directions.
Active Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Chauffeurs if needed.
Good driving records to be able to be insured.
