Aerial Fiber Optic Technician — Field Installer

Aquila Corporation; Corydon (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

Aquila Corporation is seeking an experienced OSP Aerial Lineman to install, maintain, repair, and construct aerial fiber optic infrastructure. This field role uses poles, ladders, bucket trucks, and approved aerial equipment while prioritizing safety and project efficiency.

Ideal candidates have fiber construction experience and can work outdoors year-round in varying conditions, with strong attention to safety, quality, and teamwork. Travel is required based on project needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in telecommunications, fiber optics, electronics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Fiber Technician, Fiber Splicer, or similar fiber optic role preferred.
• Experience operating fiber testing and splicing equipment (OTDRs, fusion splicers, testing equipment).
• Knowledge of fiber optic cable, splice enclosures, network components, testing procedures, troubleshooting, and fiber optic practices.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company insurance requirements for operating company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair aerial fiber optic cable, strand, poles, guy wires, anchors, and related telecommunications hardware according to project specs.
• Install equipment and dress utility poles using approved tools and equipment.
• Safely operate vehicles, aerial lift equipment, bucket trucks, and other authorized equipment after training.
• Use chain hoists and other approved equipment to tension cables, strand, and guy wires.
• Perform physically demanding construction activities including lifting, carrying, climbing, pulling, and handling materials.
• Assist with aerial and underground fiber construction activities, including handholes, manholes, conduits, and related infrastructure.
• Complete daily production forms, project activity reports, photographs, and material documentation accurately.
• Maintain inventory levels of fiber materials, hardware, tools, and supplies on assigned vehicles.
• Inspect and perform basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment; report safety concerns.
• Set up and assist with traffic control per local, state, and DOT requirements.
• Follow safety policies and OSHA, NESC, DOT, fall-protection, PPE, and traffic-control requirements.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, conflicts, injuries, or other jobsite concerns.
• Coordinate effectively with supervisors, crews, fiber technicians, customers, and other personnel to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Skills

Fiber optic installation

Cable splicing

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

OTDRs

Fusion splicers

Testing equipment

Cabling hardware

Job description

Aquila Corporation is seeking an experienced OSP Aerial Lineman to install, maintain, repair, and construct aerial fiber optic infrastructure. This field role uses poles, ladders, bucket trucks, and approved aerial equipment while prioritizing safety and project efficiency.

Ideal candidates have fiber construction experience and can work outdoors year-round in varying conditions, with strong attention to safety, quality, and teamwork. Travel is required based on project needs.