Remote Long-Haul Fiber Technician | Route Patrol & Testing

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement 401(k)

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Long Haul Technician with field experience to perform fiber testing, route patrols, and maintenance across long-haul networks.

This remote US-based role emphasizes independent work and strict safety practices while coordinating with engineers and contractors to protect fiber routes and infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with OTDRs and fiber testing tools, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to read maps and construction

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant field or construction experience preferred.
• Familiarity with fiber testing equipment (e.g., OTDR, light meters, 10G–100G testers) is a plus.
• Exposure to Layer 1–Layer 4 testing concepts and network troubleshooting preferred.
• OSHA or other safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fiber network activities including testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and installations.
• Perform fiber testing including use of 10G–100G test sets, OTDR traces, and Layer 1–Layer 4 validation.
• Install and support fiber network components including optics, patch cords, and Network Interface Devices (NIDs).
• Support fault isolation and escalate technical issues, damages, or risks to higher-level technicians.
• Conduct regular patrols of long-haul fiber routes to identify potential risks, damage, or environmental threats.
• Perform inspections of fiber infrastructure including cabinets, handholes, and buried cable routes.
• Deploy to construction sites to monitor third-party activity near fiber routes and help prevent damage.
• Assist with documenting field activities, site conditions, and utility data using company systems.
• Support damage investigations by collecting field data and documenting findings.
• Maintain network security and site integrity through routine inspections and reporting.
• Communicate effectively with technicians, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Fiber testing

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Installations

Documentation

Reading maps

Fieldwork outdoors

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

OTDR

Light meters

10G-100G testers

Job description

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Long Haul Technician with field experience to perform fiber testing, route patrols, and maintenance across long-haul networks.

This remote US-based role emphasizes independent work and strict safety practices while coordinating with engineers and contractors to protect fiber routes and infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with OTDRs and fiber testing tools, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to read maps and construction