Field Construction Technician – Copper & Fiber Networks

Socket.dev; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

GFiber Webpass Construction Technician role at GFiber is to build, troubleshoot, upgrade, and maintain our network. Every building is different, so you’ll bring a diverse skill set, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate with the team to deliver reliable connectivity.

You’ll install and test copper and fiber cabling, perform cross connects, mount networking gear, and provide after-hours emergency response to maintain uptime for customers.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with CAT5/CAT6 cable, structured cabling and networking equipment.
• Experience with the physical layer, 66 blocks, 110 blocks, patch panels and troubleshooting Ethernet network issues.
• Ability to work in tight telecommunications closets and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record that meets company standards.

Responsibilities

• Support GFiber Webpass network construction efforts building and maintaining our network.
• Conduct site surveys, design cable pathways in large residential properties and small businesses, and complete all the construction tasks required to bring a building onto our network.
• Install, terminate, test and label cabling, mount networking equipment, point microwave radios; ensure equipment is grounded.
• Take ownership of network reliability, working with the team to maintain exceptional network uptime and reliability for our customers.
• Provide after hours emergency network troubleshooting and repair response.

Skills

CAT5/CAT6

Structured cabling

Networking equipment

Driver's license

Physical layer knowledge

Education

Technical school or BICSI

Tools

WiFi routers

Switches

VoIP devices

Job description

GFiber Webpass Construction Technician role at GFiber is to build, troubleshoot, upgrade, and maintain our network. Every building is different, so you’ll bring a diverse skill set, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate with the team to deliver reliable connectivity.

You’ll install and test copper and fiber cabling, perform cross connects, mount networking gear, and provide after-hours emergency response to maintain uptime for customers.