Fiber Field Technician: Install, Splice & Troubleshoot

Cityside Networks LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cityside Fiber in Irvine, CA is seeking a skilled Field Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot our fiber internet services. You will be the face of the company in the field, delivering quality installations, rapid issue resolution, and adherence to safety standards in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities include fiber drop installations, splicing, trenching, and conduit placement; use of fiber blowing equipment; quality control and documentation; and collaboration with engineering

Qualifications

• 2+ years in telecom/fiber optics (field experience preferred).
• Associate's/Bachelor's in Telecommunications, IT, or related field preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with fiber splicing, blowing, and utility locating equipment.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, and work outdoors in all conditions, multitask.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols and telecom infrastructure.
• Valid driver's license with clean record and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber drop installations, splicing, trenching, boring, and conduit placement, and property restoration.
• Perform expanded drop bury installation duties and related tasks including route review and tagging.
• Set up and operate fiber blowing equipment, verify enclosures, and establish safe work zones.
• Conduct quality control checks on installations and contractor work; provide oversight.
• Troubleshoot fiber optic systems and resolve on-site service issues.
• Operate utility locating equipment to identify/mark utilities.
• Interpret blueprints and document findings using digital mapping tools.
• Maintain accurate documentation of field activities in COS, Kairos, or equivalent systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, customer service, and network teams; provide updates to management.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Utility locating

Outdoor work

Safety protocols

Customer communication

Documentation

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's in Telecommunications, IT, or related field

Tools

COS

Kairos

Fiber blowing equipment

Mapping tools

Job description

Cityside Fiber in Irvine, CA is seeking a skilled Field Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot our fiber internet services. You will be the face of the company in the field, delivering quality installations, rapid issue resolution, and adherence to safety standards in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities include fiber drop installations, splicing, trenching, and conduit placement; use of fiber blowing equipment; quality control and documentation; and collaboration with engineering