Fiber Drops Technician - Field Install & Repair

Conexon; Barnesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Conexon is seeking a Drop Technician in Barnesville, GA to install, maintain, and repair FTTX drops/NIDs and to manage inventory between technicians and warehouses across the territory. The role includes installing aerial and buried drops and NIDs at customer homes and businesses.

The Drop Technician reports to the Splicing Division Director and requires travel, overtime, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. Full-time, non-exempt position with weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Highschool 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.
• 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.
• Some weekends may be required to meet timelines.

Skills

Computer skills

Optical test equipment

Equipment operation

Safety

Travel willingness

Leadership

Night/weekend work availability

Physical strength

Education

Highschool diploma

Job description

Conexon is seeking a Drop Technician in Barnesville, GA to install, maintain, and repair FTTX drops/NIDs and to manage inventory between technicians and warehouses across the territory. The role includes installing aerial and buried drops and NIDs at customer homes and businesses.

The Drop Technician reports to the Splicing Division Director and requires travel, overtime, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. Full-time, non-exempt position with weekends as needed.