Procurement Associate / Hybrid Installer Position

AFL; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products, conductor accessories and fittings, and related services worldwide. This procurement associate role focuses on maintaining the warehouse, inventory, and data entry while supporting fiber installation and repair efforts.

The position offers growth within ITC-linked operations, with potential transition to full-time warehouse or floating technical roles, on-site in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Telecommunications, Construction Management, or related field.
• At least 3 years of installation/repair knowledge or experience with shipping, receiving, stock keeping and inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of fiber installation, splicing, network infrastructure and relevant tools; OSHA familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain fiber/broadband installations and troubleshoot per project specs.
• Manage warehouse inventory, stock levels and data entry.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and adherence to safety standards.
• Coordinate with management and technicians for material orders.
• Prepare purchase orders, receive stock and label items.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse and accurate stock records.

Skills

Inventory management

Fiber installation

Splicing

Network infrastructure

Safety standards

Education

Associate’s Degree in Telecommunications, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Job Category: Logistics - Procurement

Requisition Number: PROCU009431

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products, conductor accessories and fittings, and related services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and has grown to include every facet of the passive optical network, employing over 5,000 associates worldwide and consistently generating annual sales in excess of a billion dollars.

In April of 2019, AFL made a major investment in ITC Service Group, a Sacramento-based company providing broadband installation, design and staffing services to the telecommunications and IT industries.

ITC Service Group was founded in 1999 and provides managed services and workforce solutions for the nationwide planning design, construction, installation and maintenance of voice, data and video networks.

AFL and ITC were built and are operated on similar core values and philosophies. This will prove extremely beneficial to our customers and our employees.

With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity!

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Procurement Associate with installation & repair fiber experience. This position will transition into either a full time warehouse position to a floating technical resource.

The Procurement Associate is responsible for creating a functional work environment via maintenance of the warehouse, inventory and data entry. The incumbent is also responsible that all safety protocols are upheld.

In summary, this role is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing team, with multiple skillsets allowing for a plethora of future dedicated roles available.

Key Responsibilities Technician (40% of time spent in a given week)

• Installation & Maintenance: Perform fiber/broadband installations and troubleshooting, ensuring that all work meets project specifications and deadlines.
• Fleet & Equipment Management: Help maintain and monitor the team’s fleet and equipment. Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and prepared for daily operations.
• Work Flexibility: Be prepared to work outside of regular hours, including weekends and holidays, as necessary while acting as a float technician. Main responsibilities will work within our warehouse location. Shifts may adjust based on business needs and delivery windows.

Key Responsibilities Procurement Associate (60% of time spent in a given week)

• Mitigate any identified safety issues in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with both management and technicians
• Greet and assess needs of all technicians
• Communicate inventory changes, shortages to management and technicians
• Interpret and fill technicians’ material orders
• Complete stock handling of company assets including, but not limited to:
• Physically receive items into the stock
• Fill out necessary paperwork
• Label and face boxes accurately
• Stock shelves for easy identification and safety
• Participate in cycle counts or inventory spot checks and communicate stock levels to the supervisor(s)
• Maintain ease of accessibility, cleanliness and safety of stock acquisition for both leadership staff and technicians
• Create, maintain and upload data in a timely manner including but not limited to sign out sheets, purchase order receiving, client receiving, material order logs, ship requests for material transfers and tracking
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment
• Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of ITC
• Excellent communication and performance management abilities.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems efficiently.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry standards.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to operate the pallet jack safely.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in elevated locations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in various outdoor environments, including inclement weather.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Telecommunications, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• Experience: At least 3 years of installation & repair knowledge or experience with shipping and receiving, stock keeping, and managing inventory
• Skills & Knowledge: Inventory management knowledge. Strong knowledge of fiber installation, splicing, network infrastructure, and relevant tools. Familiarity with safety standards (OSHA regulations) is optional but beneficial.
• Exposure to various weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold.
• Work near moving mechanical parts, in confined spaces, and elevated locations.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and appropriate work boots.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug/alcohol screening.

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