Fiber Installation Technician

Aquila Corporation; Corydon (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Travel Reimbursement (when applicable)

Job summary

Aquila Corporation is hiring a Fiber Installation Technician to deliver high-quality fiber solutions at customer sites. This hands-on field role emphasizes safety, reliability, and independence while contributing to a team-focused environment.

You will perform FTTH drop placements, installations, activations, and related tasks, document work, and maintain equipment. Daily travel and strong customer communication are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, testing equipment, and installation tools.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical field work (walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting).
• Strong attendance, punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with management/dispatch.
• Previous telecom/fiber optics or installation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete FTTH drop placements, customer installations, activations, reworks, and fiber tasks.
• Prepare daily assignments with materials, tools, and job information.
• Install and route fiber drops, protect customer property and utilities.
• Perform interior installations (cable routing, drilling, penetrations, equipment placement).
• Test and verify signal and service quality after installation.
• Document completed work with photos, materials, and notes.
• Follow safety requirements (JSAs, PPE, locates, traffic control).
• Maintain a clean, organized company vehicle/workspace.
• Communicate professionally with customers, management, dispatch.

Skills

Independence at work

Punctuality

Dependability

Strong attendance

Education

Fiber/Telecom installation experience

Tools

Hand tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Environment: Field / Customer Premises

Travel: Daily field travel as assigned

Travel Reimbursement: Provided when applicable

Benefits & Perks

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Travel Reimbursement (when applicable)

Job Summary

Join Aquila Corporation as a Fiber Installation Technician and start a rewarding career in fiber technology. We are looking for reliable, customer-focused professionals to help us deliver high-quality fiber solutions to our customers.

This is a hands-on field position for someone who takes pride in their work, values safety and quality, and enjoys working independently while being part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete FTTH drop placements, customer installations, activations, reworks, and other fiber-related tasks.
• Prepare for daily assignments by ensuring all necessary materials, tools, equipment, and job information are ready.
• Install and route fiber drops while protecting customer property and existing utilities.
• Complete professional interior installations, including cable routing, drilling, sealing penetrations, and proper equipment placement.
• Test and verify signal and service quality after installation.
• Accurately document completed work, including photos, materials used, and detailed job notes.
• Follow all safety requirements, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), PPE, utility locates, traffic control, and jobsite safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized company vehicle and workspace.
• Communicate professionally with customers, management, dispatch, and other field personnel.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet Aquila Corporation's driving requirements.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, testing equipment, and installation tools.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical field work, including walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting, pulling cable, and carrying equipment.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, communication, and dependability.
• Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to management and dispatch.
• Previous experience in telecommunications, fiber optics, cable installation, low-voltage systems, construction, or customer installations is preferred.

Why Join Aquila?

At Aquila, we value employees who take pride in completing their work safely, professionally, and correctly. You'll have the opportunity to work independently in the field while being part of a team committed to quality, accountability, and excellent customer service.

If you're dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and are ready to grow your experience in the fiber industry, we want to hear from you!

Aquila Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.