FTTH Drop Technician — Rural Network Install & Maintenance

Conexon; Eastman (GA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Conexon is looking for a Drop Technician to install, maintain, and repair customer FTTX drops/NID’s across Eastman, GA and surrounding areas. You will manage inventory between technicians and warehouses and operate trenching, plowing, and bore equipment to bury cable.

The role requires lifting up to 100 pounds, outdoor work, and occasional weekend hours to meet project timelines. You will liaise with customers before work and help restore services after outages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Experience with optical test equipment (fusion splicers and OTDRs).

Responsibilities

• Survey the work area for obstructions (water, gas, etc).
• Make contact with customers before starting any work.
• Understanding of 811 paint marks.
• Installing FTTX drops to customer homes and businesses.
• Assures customer services are restored after trouble ticket dispatch.
• Understanding Conexon builds mapping.
• Operate machinery including trenching, plowing, and bore equipment for burying cable.
• Assigning equipment and material to warehouses, technicians, and customers.
• Assuring proper inventory is maintained at each project location.
• Documenting assignment of inventory within inventory system.
• Some weekends may be required to meet timelines.
• Track footage and materials used per job.
• Report damages to management and property owners.
• Follow Conexon vehicle policies and maintain equipment.
• Restoration work including yards and personal property; take photos covering site.

Skills

Computer skills

Fusion splicing

OTDR testing

Equipment operation

Forklift operation

Vehicle operation

Strong communication

Leadership

Willing to travel

Night/weekend work

Outdoor work

Lifting 100 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Conexon is looking for a Drop Technician to install, maintain, and repair customer FTTX drops/NID’s across Eastman, GA and surrounding areas. You will manage inventory between technicians and warehouses and operate trenching, plowing, and bore equipment to bury cable.

The role requires lifting up to 100 pounds, outdoor work, and occasional weekend hours to meet project timelines. You will liaise with customers before work and help restore services after outages.