Construction Technician

Ziplyfiber; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Quarterly performance bonus

Education reimbursement programs

Job summary

Ziplyfiber is seeking a Construction Technician in the United States to provide exceptional customer service and technical solutions. The role involves installing and maintaining fiber optic cables, supporting broadband services, and ensuring network reliability. Ideal candidates will have experience in outside plant fiber splicing, a valid CDL license, and a strong focus on safety standards. Join us to help expand our state-of-the-art fiber network and connect communities effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of proven experience in outside plant fiber splicing.
• Possession of a valid CDL driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge in First Aid & CPR.

Responsibilities

• Utilize test equipment to install products and isolate trouble effectively.
• Perform single fusion and mass fusion splicing on high-count fiber optic cables.
• Adhere to OSHA, NESC, and NEC safety standards.

Skills

Outside plant fiber splicing

Customer service skills

Ability to read construction prints

Basic AC/DC Theory

First Aid & CPR knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OTDR

Power Meters

VFL

Job description

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth, and education reimbursement programs.

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated toelevating the connected livesof the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, arefreshingly great customer experience,andaffordableplans that putcustomersin charge.

As ourstate-of-the-artfiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

OurCompany Values

• Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.
• Empowering You: We help customers choose whatisbest for them,andwesupport employeesin implementingnew ideasand solutions.
• Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other.
• Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest,human communication.

Job Summary

The Construction Technician is responsible for initiating and building customer relationships, while providing technical solutions through our products and services. As brand ambassadors of Ziply Fiber within our communities, this position will bring excellent customer service and technical expertise to resolve telecommunication issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.

Installation, Repair, and Service Delivery

• Utilize test equipment to install products and isolate trouble effectively.
• Support, install, and repair company products by providing Ziply Fiber services.
• Install and maintain inside wiring for residential/business broadband (HSI/Video) service.
• Use and understand automated Dispatch equipment (i.e., handheld terminals), read and understand broadband service orders and trouble tickets, and the use of appropriate broadband test equipment.
• Effectively use Ziply Fiber’s internal programs and dispatch programs to complete assignments.

Fiber Construction, Splicing, and Testing

• Perform single fusion and mass fusion splicing on high-count fiber optic cables (24-ribbon and above) in outside plant environments.
• Prep, splice, and maintain fiber optic cables in aerial, underground, and indoor settings.
• Utilize OTDR, Power Meters, and VFL to test fiber, troubleshoot, and identify network issues.

Network Maintenance, Documentation, and Safety

• Effectively use preventive maintenance program by rebuilding aerial/buried/underground cables.
• Read and interpret Outside Plant drawings.
• Read, create, and maintain splicing schematics, blueprints, and engineering documents.
• Perform mid-sheath entries, bond and ground fibers, and maintain existing plant.
• Adhere to OSHA, NESC, and NEC safety standards, including in-vehicle safety and work zone setups.
• Respond to network outages (24/7 on-call capability).

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.
• Minimum of one (1) year of proven experience in outside plant fiber splicing.
• Experience with Fiber Optic construction and maintenance, transmission/noise isolation, sealed plant repair, and/or operation of all types of heavy equipment.
• Additional equipment certification/licensing/experience is preferred (i.e., Nortel, DMS10, Adtran, AFC/Tellabs, Calix, Go Digital, Acetelis, Pair Gain, Multiplexers, Seiscor/Pulsecom S24DU/COT, Fiber, Optics, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of all types of splicing activity, cable, and safety test equipment and/or use of all types of cable construction equipment.
• Basic AC/DC Theory.
• Good safety record.
• Knowledge in First Aid & CPR.
• Proven expertise in mass fusion (ribbon) splicing and Core Alignment Single Fiber Splicers.
• Ability to read/interpret construction prints and fiber splicing diagrams.
• Possession of a valid CDL driver’s license is required.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in telecommunications installation and maintenance.
• Possession of a valid CDL driver’s license is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to climb, work aloft, and in close spaces.
• Ability to remain calm in high stress situations and demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to maintain strong communication with customers and different personalities.