Fiber Optic Drop Crew Technician (Outdoor)

Planet Networks; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Job summary

Planet Networks is seeking hardworking, dependable Drop Crew Technicians to support our fiber optic installations. This in-person role is ideal for individuals who enjoy physical outdoor work, learning new skills, and contributing to a growing telecommunications team.

You will bury underground fiber drop cables and prepare the site for customer installations, while following safety procedures. Key duties include wiring terminations inside mounted enclosures, testing readiness, equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience on a fiber optic drop crew.
• Ability to terminate fiber optic cables.
• Ability to read and interpret construction/engineering plans.

Responsibilities

• Install and bury drop cables, terminate inside enclosures, and perform light tests.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and minor repairs.
• Assist with conduit, vaults, pedestals, and site restoration.
• Locate utilities and ensure path is clear of obstructions.
• Follow OSHA standards and use PPE; participate in safety meetings.
• Coordinate with project management, crews, and clients; document progress.

Skills

Fiber optic experience

Terminate fiber cables

Read construction plans

Outdoor work

Aerial/bucket experience

Troubleshoot site issues

Strong communication

Physically fit

Tools

Vermeer PTX42

Hand trenching tools

Job description

Planet Networks is seeking hardworking, dependable Drop Crew Technicians to support our fiber optic installations. This in-person role is ideal for individuals who enjoy physical outdoor work, learning new skills, and contributing to a growing telecommunications team.

You will bury underground fiber drop cables and prepare the site for customer installations, while following safety procedures. Key duties include wiring terminations inside mounted enclosures, testing readiness, equipment