Drop Technician

Conexon; Vienna (GA); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Three weeks PTO

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability保险

Retirement benefits

Resumo da oferta

Conexon is seeking a full-time Drop Technician to install, maintain, and repair FTTX drops/NID’s in Vienna, GA and surrounding areas. You will work with aerial and buried cabling, manage inventory between technicians and warehouses, and ensure timely project progress.

The role requires strong communication, physical stamina, and willingness to travel. Overtime and weekend work may be needed, with opportunities to advance in a growing fiber network team.

Qualificações

• High school diploma required.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to use optical test equipment including fusion splicers and OTDRs.
• Ability to operate forklifts, trenchers, plows, and bore machines.
• Safely operate a company vehicle.
• Initiative to work remotely with limited supervision.
• Travel, nights/weekends may be required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsabilidades

• Survey the work area to assess obstructions.
• Contact customers before starting work.
• Install FTTX drops to homes and businesses.
• Restore services after ticket dispatch.
• Maintain and document inventory across locations.
• Operate trenching, plowing, and boring equipment.
• Assign equipment/material to warehouses, technicians, and customers.
• Ensure inventory accuracy at each project location.
• Record inventory in the system.
• Meet timelines; some weekends may be required.
• Report damages to management.

Conhecimentos

Strong communication

Leadership

Remote work ability

Willingness to travel

Formação académica

High school diploma

Ferramentas

Fusion splicers

OTDRs

Forklifts

Trenchers

Plows

Bore machines

Vehicle operation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Conexon is a rapidly growing telecommunications company partnering with Rural Electric Cooperatives to design and deploy advanced fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks nationwide. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable, high-speed internet and phone services to Rural America. We are a team of people passionate about excellent service, meaningful work, and supporting the communities we serve. As we continue expanding into new states and regions, we’re looking for individuals who want to grow with us and contribute to this important mission of transforming rural communities with the power of high-speed internet, mile by mile of fiber to the home.

This role's primary responsibility is to install, maintain, and repair customer FTTX drops/NID’s. They will be responsible for maintaining inventory between technicians and warehouses throughout the territory. The Drop Technician will typically install aerial and/or buried service drop cabling, and network interface devices (NID) to customer homes and businesses.

Location: Vienna, GA and surrounding area

Reports to: Splicing Division Director

Department: Splicing- Drop Installation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Requirements

• Highschool diploma required
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to use optical test equipment including fusion splicers and OTDRs
• Ability to operate a forklifts, trenchers, plows, and bore machines
• Safely operate a company vehicle
• Strong communication skills
• Initiative to work remotely with limited supervision
• Strong leadership skills.Overtime outside of normal workday hours may be required
• Able and willing to travel, and work nights/weekends
• Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions
• Physically able to lift 100 pounds

Responsibilities

• Surveying the work area to assess possible obstructions (water, gas, etc)
• Make contact with customers before starting any work
• Understanding of 811 paint marks
• Installing FTTX drops to customer homes and businesses
• Assures customer services are restored after trouble ticket dispatch
• Understanding Conexon builds mapping
• Operate machinery including trenching, plowing, and bore equipment for burying cable
• Assigning equipment and material to warehouses, technicians, and customers
• Assuring proper inventory is maintained at each project location
• Documenting assignment of inventory within inventory system
• It is our responsibility as a company to meet timelines that we as a company may fall behind on. Some weekends may be required to meet these timelines
• Track footage and materials used per job.
• Understanding to report to management and the owner of the property when any kind of damage occurs
• Following Conexon’s vehicle policies and guidelines
• Keeping up with vehicle/equipment maintenance and cleanliness
• Understanding of restoration work which will include but not limited to yards, houses, and other personal property of the customers
• Taking photos to document work site covering all areas
• Responding to coordinators and dispatch in a timely manner when they reach out
• Understanding of pole/strand drop attachments
• Other duties as assigned by management

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to walk long distances on a regular basis
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds
• Ability to bend stoop kneel Crouch or reach as required by job tasks etc.
• Normal office conditions

Standard Company Benefits Include:

• Three (3) weeks of paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits

Conexon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Our recruiting and hiring practices are designed to attract, evaluate, and retain talented individuals based solely on their qualifications, experience, and ability to contribute to Conexon’s mission. Discrimination, harassment, or bias of any kind is strictly prohibited in all stages of the employment process.

By adhering to these principles, Conexon ensures a fair, equitable, and respectful environment for all current and prospective employees.