OSP Fiber Construction Technician

Aquila Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

Aquila Corporation is seeking an experienced OSP Fiber Construction Technician to perform underground and aerial fiber work across multiple environments. The role entails directional drilling, plowing, splicing, fiber blowing, and aerial drops, with travel based on project needs.

You will operate trenching and drilling equipment, read prints, and ensure safety compliance while coordinating with supervisors and customers. CDL preferred and valid license required where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in underground construction, directional drilling, plowing, drop buries, cable placement, fiber blowing, splicing, aerial OSP construction, and aerial drops.
• Valid drivers license; CDL strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, staking sheets, and aerial maps and accurately complete as-built markups.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a field crew.

Responsibilities

• Perform underground and aerial OSP fiber construction, including directional drilling, plowing, drop buries, cable placement, fiber blowing, splicing, and aerial drops.
• Operate drop-bury plows, directional drilling equipment, and other construction equipment required to complete assigned work.
• Locate and track the drill head during directional boring operations and assist with safe bore-path execution.
• Locate and identify existing utilities before excavation, drilling, plowing, or other ground-disturbing activities.
• Operate a Hurricane fiber blower and related cable-placement equipment to install fiber and duct.
• Use 28-foot ladders, climbing gear, and gaffs to safely access and work on utility poles.
• Operate and perform work from bucket trucks in accordance with Company safety requirements.
• Build aerial strand and lash or overlash fiber cable to existing strand.
• Complete aerial and underground fiber construction in accordance with project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable NESC/RUS standards.
• Read and interpret construction prints, staking sheets, and aerial maps and accurately mark up as-builts to reflect completed field conditions.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors, crew members, customers, and other project stakeholders regarding job progress, field conditions, and issues.
• Inspect tools and equipment before use and report unsafe conditions, damage, or maintenance needs.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading construction prints

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hurricane fiber blower

Bucket trucks

Directional drilling equipment

Drop-bury plows

Fiber splicing equipment

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Employment Status: Full-Time
Location: Varies
Travel: Travel required based on project needs

• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Travel Reimbursement

Join the Aquila Team!

Aquila Corporation is looking for an experienced, hands-on OSP Fiber Construction Technician to perform outside plant fiber construction across both underground and aerial environments.

This field-based position supports directional drilling, plowing, drop buries, cable placement, fiber blowing, splicing, aerial strand construction, lashing/overlashing, aerial drops, and related fiber construction activities.

If you have broad OSP fiber construction experience, can work safely and independently, and are ready to contribute with minimal training, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Perform underground and aerial OSP fiber construction, including directional drilling, plowing, drop buries, cable placement, fiber blowing, splicing, and aerial drops.
• Operate drop-bury plows, directional drilling equipment, and other construction equipment required to complete assigned work.
• Locate and track the drill head during directional boring operations and assist with safe bore-path execution.
• Locate and identify existing utilities before excavation, drilling, plowing, or other ground-disturbing activities.
• Operate a Hurricane fiber blower and related cable-placement equipment to install fiber and duct.
• Use 28-foot ladders, climbing gear, and gaffs to safely access and work on utility poles.
• Operate and perform work from bucket trucks in accordance with Company safety requirements.
• Build aerial strand and lash or overlash fiber cable to existing strand.
• Complete aerial and underground fiber construction in accordance with project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable NESC/RUS standards.
• Read and interpret construction prints, staking sheets, and aerial maps and accurately mark up as-builts to reflect completed field conditions.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors, crew members, customers, and other project stakeholders regarding job progress, field conditions, and issues.
• Inspect tools and equipment before use and report unsafe conditions, damage, or maintenance needs.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Relevant hands-on experience in underground construction, directional drilling, plowing, drop buries, cable placement, fiber blowing, splicing, aerial OSP construction, and aerial drops.
• Demonstrated experience completing similar fiber construction projects with the ability to contribute with minimal training.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL strongly preferred.
• Ability to meet Aquila Motor Vehicle Record and insurance requirements, as applicable.
• Strong understanding of pole loading, required clearances, and cable tensions in accordance with NESC and RUS specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, staking sheets, and aerial maps and accurately complete as-built markups.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a field crew.

Additional Experience We Value

• OSHA-10 certification
• Proficiency operating Hurricane fiber blowers, directional drilling equipment, drop-bury plows, bucket trucks, and related OSP construction equipment
• Fiber splicing and testing experience
• Ability to troubleshoot field conditions and make sound decisions while maintaining safety and quality standards

Why Aquila?

At Aquila, our OSP Fiber Construction Technicians work hands-on across both underground and aerial fiber construction. You'll use specialized equipment, solve field challenges, and help complete fiber projects safely and according to project specifications.

We're looking for technicians who take pride in quality work, communicate effectively with their crews, protect existing utilities, and maintain strong safety standards in the field.

Aquila Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.