Fiber Technician II- Auburn, Kent WA (27779834)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 47,733 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Competetive hourly wage

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking a dedicated technician to perform installations, repairs, and testing of internet and broadband services for homes and small businesses across Kent, WA. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Key responsibilities include installing and maintaining fiber connectivity while ensuring customer satisfaction. A valid driver's license is required, and physical demands include lifting and working at heights.

Qualifications

• Ability to climb and work at elevations exceeding 18 feet.
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Experience with fiber splicing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and test internet and broadband services.
• Communicate with customers about installation processes.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repairs for fiber drops.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service experience

Ability to work outdoors

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Forged Fiber

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

The Role

This advanced-level role involves installing, repairing, and testing internet and broadband services for homes and small businesses. Responsibilities include communicating clearly with customers, assessing and explaining installation or repair processes, enabling networks on approved modems/routers, connecting cables, attaching hardware, and troubleshooting fiber drops. No experience is required, but willingness to work outdoors and some customer service or related experience are preferred.

Work Location: 25 30th St NE, Auburn WA

Main Responsibilities

• Perform all in-home installation and service work for consumer and small business customers, including but not limited to ONT, SmartNID, gateways, extenders, Ethernet, and fiber inside wiring.
• Perform testing, turn up and maintenance of outside and/or inside plant and equipment.
• Conduct Line Station Transfer (LST) tasks such as F2 port changes and splitter port modifications.
• Interact with customers professionally and courteously (on‑site and by phone); explain features, usage, applications, and equipment capabilities.
• Evaluate customer needs and appropriately identify and communicate additional/alternative service opportunities.
• Install, repair, reconnect, rearrange and hang drops and cable as needed for service delivery and service repair.
• Place, flag, and bury or dig in buried drops for permanent installations.
• Place, flag, and bury or dig in temporary buried drops.
• Repair buried drops by placing new drops or repairing existing ones.
• Isolate fiber troubles using tools such as OTDR, Opti-meter, or fault finder.
• Install mechanical connectors using the appropriate installation kit and connectors.
• Perform fiber fusion splicing, whether existing or new.
• Place and repair aerial fiber enclosures as part of the service process.
• Place and repair buried fiber enclosures as needed.
• Replace connectorized terminals to install, maintain or restore service.
• Attach or re‑attach cables to poles safely and securely.
• Place, replace, and rearrange splitters to ensure proper network functionality.
• Read and interpret customer service orders, technical (i.e., mechanical, electrical, digital) drawings, maps, blueprints, diagrams, etc.
• Receive service orders, worksheets, (detailed diagrams describing the nature and location of equipment to be installed or repaired) and repair tickets from supervisor or other designated employees and perform specified work.
• Perform single and multi‑fiber fusion splicing for section replacements, multiple enclosures, and cable cuts.
• Replace fiber cables and carry out single fiber, multi‑fiber and ribbon splicing and testing as required.
• Conduct manhole and underground work, including gas detection, pumping, and ensuring fresh air circulation.
• Complete pit work and shoring activities, manage contractor engagement, set up platforms, and use gas detectors.
• Re‑lash and attach cables as necessary.
• Carry out Optical Line Terminal (OLT) work, including handling power, Small Form‑factor Pluggable (SFPs), cards, jumpers, Distribution Point Unit (DPU), and accessing Remote Terminal / Central Office (RT/CO) facilities.
• Utilize a company‑assigned electronic device for work orders, diagnostics, documentation, and communication.
• May require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

What We Look For in a Candidate

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top‑tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.

Main Requirements

• Possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to climb and work at elevations exceeding 18 feet, such as on ladders or poles.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strict adherence to company safety policies and equipment weight requirements when working aloft or using ladders and other rated equipment.
• Capability to work in confined spaces such as attics, crawl spaces, and manholes.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including routinely lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform job duties outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, and inclement weather.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.

Education

High school diploma required.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Prior experience with fiber splicing.
• Prior experience performing installation, maintenance of fiber‑based services.
• Prior experience working on and with Outside Plant.

Additional Requirements

Background screening (e.g., criminal history, motor vehicle record, and/or drug screening) consistent with role requirements and applicable law.

This position may be part of a bargaining unit and represented by a union; union membership and/or dues obligations, if any, will be determined by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and in accordance with federal, state and local law.

Schedule and Assignment

Full‑time; 5‑day workweek within a 7‑day operation (Sunday–Saturday). Weekend days (Saturday and/or Sunday) are part of the regular schedule.

Typical 8‑hour shifts generally fall between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; actual start/end times vary by assignment.

Mandatory overtime may be required and may include holidays.

May occasionally be assigned to work out of town for varying lengths of time.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges: $34.65 - $42 Hourly.

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Equal Employment Opportunities

It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.