Fiber Drop Crew Technician — Outdoor Field Installations

Planet-Networks; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health insurance

401K match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Planet Networks in New Jersey is seeking a dependable Drop Crew Technician to support fiber optic installations. This hands-on role involves burying drop cables, terminating connections, and ensuring readiness for customer installs.

You will work outdoors in varying weather, perform routine equipment checks, and coordinate with project teams to keep work moving smoothly. Previous burial/termination experience and a safety-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience on a fiber optic drop crew.
• Ability to terminate fiber optic cables.
• Aerial/bucket experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction/engineering plans.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift and handle equipment up to 90 lbs, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to troubleshoot site-specific challenges such as equipment issues, rocky soil or unexpected obstacles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Installation: Bury drop cables using a Vermeer PTX42, boring missile, or by hand trenching. Terminate the cable inside of a mounted enclosure and perform light tests to ensure customer is ready for install.
• Equipment maintenance: Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Material handling and site preparation: Assist with conduit, fiber optic cable, underground vaults, pedestals, potholing and site restoration.
• Locating: Employ utility locators to ensure the build path is clear of unmarked lines. Also scan entire site for sprinklers, dog fences, drainage lines, etc.
• Safety compliance: Adhere to OSHA standards, company policies, and industry regulations; participate in safety meetings and consistently use PPE.
• Communication and reporting: Coordinate with project management, crews, and clients. Document daily activities, equipment status, and project progress.

Skills

Fiber optic drop

Terminate fiber cables

Aerial/bucket experience

Read construction plans

Outdoor weather work

Heavy lifting 90 lbs

Troubleshoot site challenges

Strong communication skills

Job description

Planet Networks in New Jersey is seeking a dependable Drop Crew Technician to support fiber optic installations. This hands-on role involves burying drop cables, terminating connections, and ensuring readiness for customer installs.

You will work outdoors in varying weather, perform routine equipment checks, and coordinate with project teams to keep work moving smoothly. Previous burial/termination experience and a safety-focused mindset are essential.