Fiber Optic Technician

Socket.dev; Alma (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid time off

Health, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Conexon is seeking an Installation/QC Technician in Alma, GA to install, maintain, and repair FTTX broadband and voice services. You will perform quality control for fellow technicians, manage inventory at field locations, and handle wiring for new or existing subscriber networks.

This role requires >5 years of FTTX experience, NISC familiarity, and the ability to operate test equipment such as fusion splicers and OTDRs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• 5+ years in FTTX install/implementation.
• NISC experience.
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to use optical test equipment including fusion splicers and OTDRs.
• Ability to operate a forklift and drive a company vehicle.
• Strong communication, leadership, and initiative to work with limited supervision.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install FTTX broadband service to residential and commercial customers.
• Perform quality control checks of other technicians.
• Complete interior and exterior wiring of fiber optic and Ethernet cables.
• Assign equipment and material to warehouses, technicians, and customers.
• Maintain inventory between warehouses and field locations.
• Document inventory movements and procurement in the system.
• Track progress of feeder construction and coordinate with field staff.
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure procurement and reconciliations.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Remote work capability

Physical strength

PC & MS Office

Driver’s license

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Inventory system

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: Alma, 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.