Field Fiber Optic Technician – Install & Support

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

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.