Field Fiber Technician – Outdoor Install & Troubleshoot

Metronet; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage 80% paid by公司

Disability and life insurance paid by

401(k) company match

Equipment and resources provided day 1

On-call pay

Discounted Metronet service

Professional development programs

Job summary

Metronet is seeking a Network Fiber Technician for the Ames, IA area. You will handle outdoor fiber termination, splicing, grounding, documenting, and testing to ensure optimal network performance. Role includes working outdoors in varying weather and traveling for training as needed.

You will install and maintain CPE, LANs, WiFi, NID/ONT, and perform troubleshooting from MDF to the demarcation point. The position requires hands-on technical ability and commitment to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in telecommunications or related experience.
• Some trade school training desired.
• Ability to be professional with customers and fellow associates.
• Meet key performance metrics.
• Physical ability to work in various conditions including adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup, testing and maintenance for CPE installation of POTS, DSL and Networking services.
• Install and maintain CPE LAN and WiFi networks.
• Install and maintain network interface devices (NID) and ONT.
• Troubleshoot from MDF to demarcation point including CPE.
• Respond to trouble tickets within company standards.
• Install Outside Plant facilities per work/service orders.
• Perform preventive maintenance and major repairs to distribution systems.
• Record and report all record changes immediately.

Skills

Physical ability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school training desired

Job description

Metronet is seeking a Network Fiber Technician for the Ames, IA area. You will handle outdoor fiber termination, splicing, grounding, documenting, and testing to ensure optimal network performance. Role includes working outdoors in varying weather and traveling for training as needed.

You will install and maintain CPE, LANs, WiFi, NID/ONT, and perform troubleshooting from MDF to the demarcation point. The position requires hands-on technical ability and commitment to safety and reliability.