Cable Technician / Cable Team Member

YOU Broadband India Ltd.; Surat; On-site; INR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

You will be part of YOU Broadband India Ltd. field team in Surat, responsible for FTTH/HFC fibre optic cable installation, maintenance and fault rectification on outdoor routes, rooftops, and poles.

You will perform cable laying, routing and restoration in coordination with OPS and field engineers. The role requires physical fitness, willingness to work shifts, travel within the area, and ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in Telecom / FTTH / Cable Network.
• Relevant telecom/network field experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform fibre optic and network cable laying, installation, routing and maintenance.
• Carry out aerial, underground and building-level cable deployment as per site requirements.
• Handle cable pulling, dressing, tagging and proper routing.
• Support new customer installations and network expansion activities.
• Identify and rectify cable faults, damage, cuts and connectivity issues.
• Coordinate with the fibre splicing team for jointing and restoration work.
• Perform cable shifting, rerouting and network modification activities as required.
• Ensure proper cable protection and maintain quality standards during installation.
• Support emergency restoration activities in case of fibre/cable cuts.
• Conduct site surveys and identify suitable cable routes.
• Coordinate with the OPS team, field engineers, NOC and other departments for network-related activities.
• Maintain proper records of cable routes, work completed and materials used.
• Ensure all assigned work is completed within the defined TAT.
• Follow all safety guidelines while working on poles, rooftops, roads and underground routes.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and ensure safe handling of tools and equipment.
• Support network maintenance, preventive maintenance and breakdown restoration activities.
• Ensure adherence to company SOPs, network standards and safety procedures.

Skills

FTTH knowledge

Fibre optic

Cable laying

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Emergency response

Driving license

Job description

Cable Network Operations, Installation and Maintenance

• Perform fibre optic and network cable laying, installation, routing and maintenance.
• Carry out aerial, underground and building-level cable deployment as per site requirements.
• Handle cable pulling, dressing, tagging and proper routing.
• Support new customer installations and network expansion activities.
• Identify and rectify cable faults, damage, cuts and connectivity issues.
• Coordinate with the fibre splicing team for jointing and restoration work.
• Perform cable shifting, rerouting and network modification activities as required.
• Ensure proper cable protection and maintain quality standards during installation.
• Support emergency restoration activities in case of fibre/cable cuts.
• Conduct site surveys and identify suitable cable routes.
• Coordinate with the OPS team, field engineers, NOC and other departments for network-related activities.
• Maintain proper records of cable routes, work completed and materials used.
• Ensure all assigned work is completed within the defined TAT.
• Follow all safety guidelines while working on poles, rooftops, roads and underground routes.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and ensure safe handling of tools and equipment.
• Support network maintenance, preventive maintenance and breakdown restoration activities.
• Ensure adherence to company SOPs, network standards and safety procedures.

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of FTTH, HFC, fibre optic and telecom cable networks.
• Experience in cable laying, pulling, routing and maintenance.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot cable/network faults.
• Knowledge of basic fibre optic and cable installation tools.
• Good teamwork and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor and field conditions.
• Willingness to attend emergency breakdowns and restoration work when required.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Key Requirements

• Field-work flexibility.
• Willingness to work in shifts and during emergency restoration activities.
• Valid two-wheeler/driving licence preferred.
• Physically fit for field activities.
• Ability to work at heights, on roads, rooftops and underground routes as required.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned operational area.

Qualification / Experience :

• 1 – 3 Years Experience in Telecom / FTTH / HFC / Cable Network.
• Relevant telecom/network field experience will be an advantage.