Fiber Design & Drop Tech — Build Reliable Fiber Networks

Cityside Fiber; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick leave and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cityside Fiber is hiring a Fiber Design & Drop Technician in Irvine, CA. Bring 2+ years of fiber installation and underground construction experience to bridge Engineering, Construction, and Operations, ensuring designs are installation-ready and serviceable before orders begin.

The role emphasizes quality workmanship, safety, customer service, and teamwork to support deployment and long-term serviceability of our fiber network, with occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of fiber optic installation experience.
• Experience with underground trenching/excavation and residential installs.
• Knowledge of public right-of-way construction and fiber design/post wire planning.
• Ability to operate hand tools and construction equipment; outdoor work in varying weather.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• Experience with splice enclosures and handholes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber drop installations for residential and commercial customers, including underground conduit, trenching, and excavation within public rights-of-way.
• Read and interpret fiber construction prints, utility maps, and design plans; assist with post wire planning, fiber route design, and Panduit installation.
• Install and secure NIDs, ONTs, splice enclosures, handholes, and related fiber equipment, maintaining proper bend radius and cable protection standards.
• Perform interior and exterior fiber routing, ensuring wall penetrations are sealed and weatherproofed.
• Complete accurate photo and work order documentation; maintain clean, safe, professional job sites and assist with restoration and cleanup.
• Represent Operations during HOA and community design reviews, confirming layouts, access points, and installation methods support efficient deployments.
• Conduct serviceability and operational readiness assessments prior to community acceptance and launch, owning the go/no-go determination or identifying corrective actions.
• Perform construction quality audits and field inspections to verify compliance with company standards, engineering designs, and installation best practices.
• Identify design, construction, or installation deficiencies before they become customer-facing issues, and provide field-based feedback to Engineering, OSP Design, and Construction to drive improvement.
• Escalate design-related serviceability issues and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve them.
• Support ongoing quality assurance and governance initiatives for fiber construction and customer installations.
• Communicate professionally with customers, contractors, engineering teams, and fellow employees; follow all safety policies, OSHA regulations, and damage prevention procedures.

Skills

Fiber installation

Public right-of-way

Safety mindset

Driver's license

Teamwork

Reading prints & maps

Tools

Splice enclosures

Handholes

GIS maps

Utility prints

Job description

Cityside Fiber is hiring a Fiber Design & Drop Technician in Irvine, CA. Bring 2+ years of fiber installation and underground construction experience to bridge Engineering, Construction, and Operations, ensuring designs are installation-ready and serviceable before orders begin.

The role emphasizes quality workmanship, safety, customer service, and teamwork to support deployment and long-term serviceability of our fiber network, with occasional travel as needed.