FTTH Drop Technician - Field Installer

Conexon; Reynolds (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks PTO

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Conexon in Reynolds, GA is hiring a Drop Technician to install, maintain, and repair FTTX drops/NID’s and manage inventory across the territory. You will work with aerial and buried drops, and use fusion splicers and OTDRs to ensure quality and reliability.

The role requires strong communication, safety awareness, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds; travel, nights and weekends may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must have strong computer skills and ability to use optical test equipment (fusion splicers, OTDRs).
• Ability to operate forklifts, trenchers, plows and bore machines.
• Must safely operate a company vehicle and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Willingness to travel, work nights/weekends, and outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Survey work areas and assess obstructions before starting.
• Install FTTX drops to homes and businesses and restore services after tickets.
• Maintain inventory and assign equipment to warehouses and technicians.
• Operate trenching, plowing, and bore equipment for burying cable.
• Document inventory usage and site conditions; take photos for records.
• Coordinate with coordinators and dispatch; adhere to vehicle policies.

Skills

Strong computer skills

OTDR operation

Fusion splicer knowledge

Forklift operation

Vehicle operation

Strong communication

Remote work initiative

Leadership skills

Travel nights/weekends

Lifting 100 pounds

Education

Highschool diploma

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Forklifts

Trenching equipment

Bore equipment

Job description

Conexon in Reynolds, GA is hiring a Drop Technician to install, maintain, and repair FTTX drops/NID’s and manage inventory across the territory. You will work with aerial and buried drops, and use fusion splicers and OTDRs to ensure quality and reliability.

The role requires strong communication, safety awareness, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds; travel, nights and weekends may be necessary.