Fiber Optic Technician

Conexon; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Conexon is seeking a Field Technician in Lee’s Summit, MO to install and maintain FTTX broadband and voice services for residential and commercial customers. You will install and document cabling, restore services after trouble tickets, and coordinate with crews to keep inventory up to date.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and comfort with ladders and pole work. This is a full-time position with overtime and travel within the area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to operate optical test equipment including fusion splicers and OTDRs.
• Able to safely operate a company vehicle.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Install FTTX broadband service to residential and commercial customers.
• Ensure customer services are restored after trouble tickets.
• Perfom interior and exterior cabling of fiber optic and ethernet cables.
• Document and track inventory within the inventory system.
• Coordinate with field personnel to maintain adequate inventory.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Leadership

Safety

Remote work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

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.

Installs, maintains, and repairs customer FTTX broadband and voice services. Completes quality control functions for other installation technicians in the assigned area. Responsible for maintaining inventory between technicians and warehouses throughout the territory. Typically installs aerial and/or buried service drop cabling, ONTs, network interface devices (NID), and performs wiring for new or existing FTTX broadband, voice, and Special Circuit subscriber services.

Location: Lee’s Summit, MO

Job Type: Full- time

Schedule: Fixed- Sunday-Thursday

Overtime: Yes

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Travel: Within Lee’s Summit, MO

Requirements

• Highschool diploma required
• P.C. and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to use optical test equipment including fusion splicers and OTDRs
• Safely operate a company vehicle
• Strong communication skills
• Initiative to work remotely with limited supervision
• Strong leadership skills
• Physically able to lift 100 pounds
• Safely working from ladders and ability to climb poles to 25’

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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 ethernet cables
• Documenting assignment of inventory within inventory system
• Track progress of feeder construction
• Communicate with field personnel to assure inventory levels are sufficient
• Reconciling inventory
• Updating equipment associated with customers
• Documenting process and procedure
• Other duties as assigned by management

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to walk long distances on a regular basis
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to X pounds
• Ability to bend stoop kneel Crouch or reach as required by job tasks etc.

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.