Rural FTTH Drop Technician & Field Installer

CONEXON; Ocilla (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Conexon is seeking a Drop Technician to install, maintain, and repair customer FTTX drops/NID’s in Ocilla, GA and surrounding areas. This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Splicing Division Director and requires heavy field work.

Responsibilities include surveying work areas, installing drops to homes and businesses, coordinating inventory and equipment, and maintaining safe vehicle and equipment use. Some travel and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma required.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to use optical test equipment including fusion splicers and OTDRs.
• Ability to operate forklifts, trenchers, plows, and bore machines.
• Safely operate a company vehicle.
• Strong communication skills; initiative to work remotely with limited supervision.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Able and willing to travel, and work nights/weekends.
• Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
• Physically able to lift 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Surveying the work area to assess possible 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 to management and property owner for any damage.
• Adhere to vehicle policies and maintenance.
• Keep vehicles/equipment clean.
• Document restoration work (yards, houses, etc).
• Take photos to document work site.
• Respond to coordinators and dispatch promptly.
• Understand pole/strand drop attachments.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Strong communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Willingness to travel and work nights

Education

Highschool diploma

Tools

Fusion splicers

OTDRs

Forklifts

Trenchers

Plows

Bore machines

Job description

Conexon is seeking a Drop Technician to install, maintain, and repair customer FTTX drops/NID’s in Ocilla, GA and surrounding areas. This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Splicing Division Director and requires heavy field work.

Responsibilities include surveying work areas, installing drops to homes and businesses, coordinating inventory and equipment, and maintaining safe vehicle and equipment use. Some travel and weekend shifts may be required.