Fiber Optic Technician

Conexon; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of paid time off

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Conexon is seeking an Installation/QC Technician to join the Conexon Connect operations team in Albany, GA. The role installs, maintains, and repairs customer FTTX broadband and voice services and performs quality control on fellow technicians while managing inventory across the territory.

Responsibilities include installing aerial or buried drops, ONTs, and NIDs, wiring fiber and Ethernet cabling, coordinating with warehouses, and ensuring inventory levels are sufficient.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• 5+ years experience in FTTX install implementations.
• NISC experience.
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to use optical test equipment including fusion splicers and OTDRs.
• Forklift operation and ability to drive company vehicle.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; self-motivated with limited supervision.
• Physically able to lift 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Installing FTTX broadband service to residential and commercial customers.
• Assures customer services are restored after trouble ticket dispatch.
• Completing both interior and exterior cabling of fiber optic and category 6 ethernet cables.
• Completing quality control checks of other technicians.
• Assigning equipment and material to warehouses, technicians, and customers.
• Assuring proper inventory is maintained at each project location.
• Documenting assignment of inventory within inventory system.
• Complete requisitions and purchase orders; track feeder construction.
• Communicate with field personnel to assure inventory levels are sufficient.
• Negotiating with vendors to assure procurement and reconciling inventory.

Skills

FTTX install experience

NISC experience

Microsoft Office

PC skills

OTDRs

Fusion splicer

Forklift operation

Vehicle operation

Communication skills

Leadership

Self-motivation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

NTSC OTDRs

OTDRs & fusion splicer

Job description

Description

Conexon is a rapidly growing telecommunications company partnering with Rural Electric Cooperatives to design and deploy advanced fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks nationwide. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable, high-speed internet and phone services to Rural America. We are a team of people passionate about excellent service, meaningful work, and supporting the communities we serve. As we continue expanding into new states and regions, we’re looking for individuals who want to grow with us and contribute to this important mission of transforming rural communities with the power of high-speed internet, mile by mile of fiber to the home. We are currently looking for a Installation/ QC Technician to join the Conexon Connect operations team.

This role's primary responsibility is to install, maintain, and repair customer FTTX broadband and voice services. The technician will complete quality control functions for other installation technicians in the assigned area. They will also be responsible for maintaining inventory between technicians and warehouses throughout the territory. The Installation/QC Technician will typically install aerial and/or buried service drop cabling, ONTs, network interface devices (NID), and perform wiring for new or existing FTTX broadband, voice, and Special Circuit subscriber services.

Location: Albany, GA and surrounding area

Reports to: Service and Installation Manager

Department: Installation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Requirements

• Highschool diploma required (College degree preferred).
• > 5 years’ experience in FTTX install implementation.
• NISC experience.
• Strong P.C. and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to use optical test equipment including fusion splicers and OTDRs.
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Safely operate a company vehicle.
• Strong communication skills
• Initiative to work remotely with limited supervision.
• Strong leadership skills
• Physically able to lift 100 pounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Installing FTTX broadband service to residential and commercial customers.
• Assures customer services are restored after trouble ticket dispatch.
• Completing both interior and exterior cabling of fiber optic and category 6 ethernet cables.
• Completing quality control checks of other technicians.
• Assigning equipment and material to warehouses, technicians, and customers.
• Assuring proper inventory is maintained at each project location.
• Documenting assignment of inventory within inventory system.
• Complete requisitions within system for approval.
• Complete purchase orders within system for vendors and distributors.
• Track progress of feeder construction.
• Communicate with field personnel to assure inventory levels are sufficient.
• Negotiating with vendors to assure procurement.
• Reconciling inventory.
• Updating equipment associated with customers.
• Documenting process and procedure.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Standard Company Benefits Include:

• Three (3) weeks of paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- term and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits

Conexon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Our recruiting and hiring practices are designed to attract, evaluate, and retain talented individuals based solely on their qualifications, experience, and ability to contribute to Conexon’s mission. Discrimination, harassment, or bias of any kind is strictly prohibited in all stages of the employment process.

By adhering to these principles, Conexon ensures a fair, equitable, and respectful environment for all current and prospective employees.