Fiber Design & Drop Technician — Field Install & Design

Cityside Networks LLC; 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, based in Irvine, CA, is seeking a motivated Fiber Design & Drop Technician with 2+ years of fiber optic installation experience. The role bridges Engineering, Construction, and Operations to ensure designs are installation-ready and service-ready for customer deployments.

Ideal candidates will have experience with underground conduit, fiber routing, and splicing; a valid license and ability to work outdoors are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of fiber optic installation experience, including underground trenching/excavation and residential installations.
• Knowledge of public right-of-way construction practices and fiber design/post wire planning.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and construction equipment; outdoor work in varying weather; lift 50+ lbs.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail, and safety mindset.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.
• Preferred: experience with splice enclosures, handholes, and fiber routing; reading utility prints and GIS maps.
• Preferred: construction or telecom background; OSHA certification.
• Nice-to-have: QA, field audits, or operational readiness reviews.

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 and fiber route design.
• Install and secure NIDs, ONTs, splice enclosures, handholes, and related fiber equipment with proper bend radius.
• Perform interior and exterior fiber routing; ensure wall penetrations are sealed and weatherproofed.
• Complete photo and work order documentation; maintain clean, safe job sites and assist with restoration.
• Represent Operations during HOA and community design reviews; confirm layouts and installation methods.
• Conduct serviceability assessments prior to community acceptance and launch; identify corrective actions.
• Perform construction quality audits and field inspections to verify compliance with standards.
• Identify deficiencies and provide field feedback to Engineering and Construction for improvements.
• Escalate design-related issues and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve them.
• Support quality assurance and governance initiatives for fiber construction and installations.

Skills

Fiber installation

Public right-of-way

Safety conscious

Tools

GIS maps

Fiber routing software

Job description

Cityside Fiber, based in Irvine, CA, is seeking a motivated Fiber Design & Drop Technician with 2+ years of fiber optic installation experience. The role bridges Engineering, Construction, and Operations to ensure designs are installation-ready and service-ready for customer deployments.

Ideal candidates will have experience with underground conduit, fiber routing, and splicing; a valid license and ability to work outdoors are preferred.