Installation & Repair Technician - Panama City

Clearwave Fiber LLC; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative bonus plans

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Clearwave Fiber LLC in Panama City, Florida, is seeking a motivated Fiber Installation Repair Technician to deliver exceptional service for our customers. You will splice, maintain, and repair fiber optic cables, ensuring high-speed data delivery.

The ideal candidate is a high school graduate with telecommunications experience and strong communication skills. We offer lucrative bonuses, medical plans, and various other perks, making this a rewarding career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Telecommunications (Fiber Optic, Telephone, CATV) experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a history of safe driving record.
• Knowledge of current industry-related terminology, procedures, and equipment preferred.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and tolerate associated environmental conditions.
• Must be able to work from a ladder while using required hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Splice/terminate fiber optic cable according to specifications.
• Maintain, test, and measure fiber optic signal strength using equipment.
• Install telecommunications services and connect correct cables.
• Communicate effectively with customers and technical staff.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in working condition.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Technical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School graduate or General Education Diploma

Tools

Optical Power Meters

Volt Ohm Meters

Job description

Description

We are looking for a results-driven and detail-oriented Fiber / Installation Repair Technician who combines a great work ethic with the ability to apply critical thinking and smart-handed skills to envision and deliver customer delight. It is also important that you demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with customers and colleagues.

As a Fiber Technician, you will be expected to utilize experience, technical aptitude, critical thinking and proven techniques to provide our customers with technology solutions in all areas they require. You will additionally be required to splice, maintain and repair all underground, direct bury, and aerial cables used to High-Speed Data service over all fiber optic plants.

What you will do:

• Splices/terminates fiber optic cable according to standard procedure and company, governmental and electrical specifications.
• Maintains, tests, and measures fiber optic signal strength using test equipment from street to house.
• Installs telecommunications services by identifying and connecting correct cables at the vault/tap; installing temporary drop if possible; installing inside wiring; installing fiber optic equipment at the customer premise; connecting wireless devices and testing service.
• Communicates independently, effectively, clearly and professionally with customers, outside technical staff, employees, supervisors and managers. Establishes and maintains considerate and cooperative relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
• Operates both hand tools, including drills, saws, and test equipment, including Optical Power Meters (OPM), and Volt Ohm Meters (VOM).
• Maintains vaults and taps as needed. Reports any maintenance required to supervisor
• Travels to sites as necessary and on-demand via company vehicle, complying with traffic laws, safety rules, regulations and practices.
• Accesses cable, pedestals and other equipment by climbing ladders, entering crawlspaces or attics, walking through muddy areas or through brush and by digging.
• Maintains equipment, tools and vehicles in working condition; submits and fills out necessary clerical forms such as time, mileage, gas tickets and material and equipment charge-outs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you will need: (Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered.)

• High School graduate or General Education Diploma
• Telecommunications (Fiber Optic, Telephone, CATV) experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees and management
• Valid driver’s license with history of safe driving record
• Knowledge of current industry-related terminology, procedures, and equipment preferred
• Must possess the ability to work in confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces. Must also be able to tolerate environmental conditions associated with confined spaces.
• Must be able to work from a ladder while using the required hand tools

Additional Qualifications Desired:

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Basic understanding of service order flow and process
• IPTV/ ADSL Installation and repair experience
• Understanding of RUS and Company construction standards and specifications
• Basic computer knowledge
• Basic electricity knowledge

Benefits:

• Lucrative bonus plans
• Medical, dental, and vision plans - start when you start!
• Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee Referral Plan

Additional Perks

• Free services, if living within service area
• Tuition reimbursement
• Associate recognition program
• Advancement opportunities
• Collaborative work environment

Our Core Values:

Purpose - We are about more than ourselves.

Ownership - We are owners.

Courage - We embrace challenge.

Resourcefulness - We find a way.

Simplicity - We focus on what matters.

About us:

Clearwave Fiber, a 100% Fiber Optic Internet provider offering business, enterprise, and residential communications services, is expanding its network to reach new communities across the Midwest and Southeast regions. This new venture was formed from Hargray Fiber and Clearwave Communications. Clearwave Fiber has the financial backing of Cable One, GTCR, Stephens Capital, and The Pritzker Organization. Our Team of more than 400 colleagues is committed to delivering the most advanced technology and customer service. If you enjoy technology and are passionate about working with a new venture with strong investment partners, we’d like to invite you to consider joining us in this endeavor.

Pre-hire Processes:

Clearwave Fiber is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.

EOE/Disability