Field Fiber Maintenance Technician

Minnesota Rural Electric Association; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (100% employer paid)

401(k) with up to 10% match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Long‑Term Disability

Short‑Term Disability

Job summary

East Central Energy is seeking an experienced Fiber Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the fiber network for members. The role covers splicing, testing, and service at homes and businesses, with a focus on safety and quality workmanship.

You will work onsite and in the field across the fiber network, using OTDR tools and construction prints to ensure reliable service. A valid driver’s license and DOT Medical Card are required, with training and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent with fiber experience.
• Ten years of fiber optic construction experience including splicing, construction, repair, bucket truck operation, and maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• DOT Medical Card or ability to obtain within first month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain fiber networks including splicing and testing.
• Troubleshoot outages using OTDR and related tools to locate faults and restore service.
• Read construction prints and assist with designs and redlines for aerial/underground fiber builds.
• Build and repair aerial and underground fiber infrastructure, including conduit, handholes, and service terminations.
• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber, Cat 5/6 cabling, ONTs, gateways, and VoIP service at customer sites.
• Coordinate with members and contractors, and document field work and progress.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing

Troubleshooting fiber networks

Read and interpret construction prints

Operate bucket trucks

Safe utility work practices

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

OTDR testing

Conduit installation

Job description

East Central Energy is seeking an experienced Fiber Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the fiber network for members. The role covers splicing, testing, and service at homes and businesses, with a focus on safety and quality workmanship.

You will work onsite and in the field across the fiber network, using OTDR tools and construction prints to ensure reliable service. A valid driver’s license and DOT Medical Card are required, with training and travel as needed.