Fiber Optic Network Technician – Field Install & Troubleshooting

Diamond Communications; Montana City (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Personal days

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Diamond Communications is seeking a Fiber Optic Network Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic and IP-based infrastructure. This role emphasizes field work, with testing, splicing, cabling, and network support across sites and utilities.

The position requires travel 50-75% and may involve evenings or weekends to support outages. Housing may be arranged, and a strong problem-solving mindset is essential for delivering high-quality solutions in varied environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with fiber optic installation, testing, and splicing.
• Experience with Cat5e/Cat6 structured cabling and inside/outside plant construction.
• Ability to travel 50-75% and work in parks and field environments.
• Associate degree or technical certification required; CCNA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, splice, test, maintain, and troubleshoot fiber optic infrastructure.
• Test with OTDRs and power meters; perform fusion splicing as needed.
• Install and certify Cat5e/Cat6 cabling systems across sites.
• Support IP-based networking and Layer 1/2 connectivity.
• Coordinate with contractors, utilities, customers, and service providers.

Skills

Fiber optic installation

OTDR testing

Cat5e/Cat6 cabling

IP networking

Managed WiFi

Network troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

CCNA or equivalent certification

Tools

OTDRs

Fusion splicer

Structured cabling tools

Cisco Meraki

Aruba/Cisco networking gear

Job description

Diamond Communications is seeking a Fiber Optic Network Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic and IP-based infrastructure. This role emphasizes field work, with testing, splicing, cabling, and network support across sites and utilities.

The position requires travel 50-75% and may involve evenings or weekends to support outages. Housing may be arranged, and a strong problem-solving mindset is essential for delivering high-quality solutions in varied environments.