Fiber Optic Technician

Conexon; Owensboro, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid time off

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Conexon is seeking a field technician to install, maintain, and repair FTTX broadband and voice services in Owensboro, KY. You will handle interior and exterior fiber cabling, ensure service restoration after dispatch, and manage inventory in the field.

The role requires lifting up to 100 pounds, climbing ladders and poles, and operating test equipment such as fusion splicers and OTDRs. Overtime is required; travel within Owensboro, KY is expected.

Qualifications

• High school 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 feet.

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 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Ability to work remotely with limited?

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fusion splicers

OTDRs

Microsoft Office

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, were 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: Owensboro, KY

Job Type: Full- time

Schedule: Fixed

Overtime: Yes

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Travel: Within Owensboro, KY

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 25eet

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 Conexon3 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.