Fiber/Installation Repair Technician

Bay County Chamber of Commerce; Jill (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative bonus plans

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Employee Assistance Plan

Employee Referral Plan

Additional Perks

Free services within service area

Tuition reimbursement

Associate recognition program

Job summary

Clearwave Fiber is seeking a skilled Fiber Technician to splice, test, and maintain underground and aerial fiber networks. You will install services, connect cables at vaults, and ensure high-quality data delivery to customers.

You will travel to sites, use OPM and VOM testing gear, and comply with safety rules. Strong communication with customers and team is essential, as is a valid driver's license and ability to work in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience in fiber optic splicing and testing preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to work in confined spaces (attics/crawl spaces).
• Comfort with ladder work and using hand tools.
• IPTV/ADSL installation experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Splice/terminate fiber optic cable per procedures and specs.
• Maintain, test, and measure fiber signal strength from street to house.
• Install services by connecting correct cables at vault/tap and customer premise.
• Communicate clearly with customers and colleagues; build cooperative relationships.
• Operate tools and test equipment (OPM, VOM) as needed.
• Travel to sites; report maintenance; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Communication

Driver's license

Industry knowledge

Confined spaces

Ladder work

Reading drawings

Service orders

IPTV/ADSL

RUS standards

Basic IT skills

Electrical basics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Optical Power Meter

Volt-Ohm Meter

Job description

Such As

Lucrative bonus plans

As a Fiber Technician, you will be expected to utilize experience, technical aptitude, critical thinking and proven techniques to provide our customers with technology solutions in all areas they require. You will additionally be required to splice, maintain and repair all underground, direct bury, and aerial cables used to High-Speed Data service over all fiber optic plants.

What You Will Do

• Splices/terminates fiber optic cable according to standard procedure and company, governmental and electrical specifications.
• Maintains, tests, and measures fiber optic signal strength using test equipment from street to house.
• Installs telecommunications services by identifying and connecting correct cables at the vault/tap; installing temporary drop if possible; installing inside wiring; installing fiber optic equipment at the customer premise; connecting wireless devices and testing service.
• Communicates independently, effectively, clearly and professionally with customers, outside technical staff, employees, supervisors and managers. Establishes and maintains considerate and cooperative relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
• Operates both hand tools, including drills, saws, and test equipment including Optical Power Meters (OPM), and Volt Ohm Meters (VOM).
• Maintains vaults and taps as needed. Reports any maintenance required to supervisor.
• Travels to sites as necessary and on-demand via company vehicle, complying with traffic laws, safety rules, regulations and practices.
• Accesses cable, pedestals and other equipment by climbing ladders, entering crawlspaces or attics, walking through muddy areas or through brush and by digging.
• Maintains equipment, tools and vehicles in working condition; submits and fills out necessary clerical forms such as time, mileage, gas tickets and material and equipment charge-outs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you will need: (Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered.)

• High School graduate or General Education Diploma

Telecommunications (Fiber Optic, Telephone, CATV) Experience Preferred

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees and management
• Valid driver's license with history of safe driving record
• Knowledge of current industry-related terminology, procedures, and equipment preferred
• Must possess the ability to work in confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces. Must also be able to tolerate environmental conditions associated with confined spaces.
• Must be able to work from a ladder while using the required hand tools

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Basic understanding of service order flow and process
• IPTV/ ADSL Installation and repair experience
• Understanding of RUS and Company construction standards and specifications
• Basic computer knowledge
• Basic electricity knowledge

Benefits

Clearwave Fiber appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions

Such As

• Lucrative bonus plans
• Medical, dental, and vision plans - start when you start!
• Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee Referral Plan
• Additional Perks
• Free services, if living within service area
• Tuition reimbursement
• Associate recognition program
• Advancement opportunities
• Collaborative work environment