Fiber Optic Network Tech – Maintenance (Night Shifts)

Nextlink Internet; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Parental leave

Employee discount

Job summary

Nextlink Internet in Hudson Oaks, TX, is seeking an OSP Fiber - Network Maintenance Technician to maintain our fiber backbone, repair outages, and service cabinets. The role requires heavy driving, night shifts, and extensive travel up to 90%.

You will splice fiber, operate bucket trucks, read blueprints, and coordinate outages with management. Strong teamwork, communication, and safety mindset are essential for this field position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Experience with fiber tools and splicing.
• Must pass a drug screening test and criminal background check.
• Ability to read blueprints and splice diagrams.
• Willingness to travel 75–90% and work nights.

Responsibilities

• Splice fiber optic cable in diverse conditions.
• Operate a bucket truck and perform maintenance.
• Repair live optical/LOS networks and backbone endpoints.
• Coordinate controlled outages with management.
• Complete daily reports and as-built maps of work.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Bucket truck operation

Blueprints reading

DOT regulations

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fiber tools

Splicing tools

Job description

Nextlink Internet in Hudson Oaks, TX, is seeking an OSP Fiber - Network Maintenance Technician to maintain our fiber backbone, repair outages, and service cabinets. The role requires heavy driving, night shifts, and extensive travel up to 90%.

You will splice fiber, operate bucket trucks, read blueprints, and coordinate outages with management. Strong teamwork, communication, and safety mindset are essential for this field position.