Fiber & FTTH Installer – Field Service Technician

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Jonesboro (AR)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Job summary

Rightfiber is seeking an experienced Installer to join our field team. The Installer I will work on installing and repairing voice, video, and high-speed data services for residential and small/medium business customers using copper, coax, and fiber.

This role emphasizes safe, reliable service delivery and proactive problem solving in diverse environments. The position requires hands-on technical installation, the ability to travel to customer sites, and a strong commitment to customer

Qualifications

Knowledge of company products and services.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Knowledge of basic electronics, specification sheets, and circuit diagrams.
Knowledge of telecommunications/CATV plant equipment operations and maintenance.
Knowledge of telecommunications color-codes for outside cable pairs.
Skill in operating service equipment including various hand tools and testing equipment.
Ability to communicate with co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets, and operating and maintenance instruction manuals.
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Ability to evaluate, test, and repair sophisticated equipment.
Ability to improve or redesign procedures for specific installation/repair problems.
Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions using information at hand.
Ability to effectively function as a team player.
Ability to travel for business requirements; must possess a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

Installs all Ritter services including coax, copper, and fiber delivery; identifies correct cable pair in pedestals or terminal blocks.
Installs proper grounding for drop, inside wiring, and station protectors.
Locates trouble in service installations; repairs or replaces faults.
Checks loops and records proper readings as required by the company maintenance plan; localizes line trouble, and changes cable drops if required.
Assists central office in the installation and maintenance of data equipment, modems and four-wire circuits.
Repairs trouble in cable plant, drop wire, station wiring.
Coordinates internally on service installations and changes to update billing and plant records.
Maintains and repairs existing equipment by using test sets to locate line trouble.
Determines necessary repairs, which may include repairing wiring, station protectors, ground connections, running new wires and replacing jacks, lids and pedestals as needed.
Installs, repairs, and maintains cable/telecom lines and modems.
Assists in FTTH and Security installations.
Splices fiber to FTTH installations.
Coordinates with the Dispatch, Outside Plant Maintenance, and Construction departments to ensure that installation and repair work satisfies the Company’s standards and meets customer expectations.
Takes 24-hour call periodically to resolve service problems in assigned systems.
Checks, maintains, and uses proper safety equipment as issued in conformance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Company safety rules and regulations.
Climbs poles, ladders, and other structures as needed; uses bucket truck when required.
Travels to customer sites, project areas, business related events, and other Ritter Communications locations.