Fiber Optic Technician – Field Install & Repair

CABLESOUTH MEDIA III LLC; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Swyft Fiber seeks a Full Time Telecommunications Technician in DeRidder, LA. The role installs, troubleshoots, services, and repairs telecommunications equipment and fiber optic cable in a dynamic field environment.

You will test circuits, inspect gear, and explain equipment usage to customers while driving crew trucks and supporting 24/7 operations. Requires 2+ years’ field experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of field experience as a telecommunications technician required.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure required.
• Familiarity with fiber optic cable preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Travel may be up to 20%, depending on business needs.
• Ability to work long hours, overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to respond to a 24/7/365 operation.
• Must be able to work emergency schedules during disasters and outages.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, services, and repairs telecommunications equipment and fiber optic cable.
• Tests circuits and components to isolate malfunctions using hand tools.
• Tests and repairs newly installed or updated equipment to ensure proper function.
• Drives crew trucks to and from work areas.
• Inspects equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning.
• Repairs or replaces faulty equipment.
• Remakes connections to change circuit layouts per work orders/diagrams.
• Demonstrates equipment to customers and explains usage.
• Analyzes test readings and trouble reports to determine repair needs.
• Adjusts equipment to enhance performance per customer requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Service orientation

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Fiber troubleshooting

Problem solving

Reading from screens

Driver responsibilities

Climbing poles

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Swyft Fiber seeks a Full Time Telecommunications Technician in DeRidder, LA. The role installs, troubleshoots, services, and repairs telecommunications equipment and fiber optic cable in a dynamic field environment.

You will test circuits, inspect gear, and explain equipment usage to customers while driving crew trucks and supporting 24/7 operations. Requires 2+ years’ field experience and a valid driver’s license.