Senior Fiber Maintenance Technician - FTTH/Headend

Optimum Communications Inc.; East Garrison (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Communications Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Tech III to repair and maintain fiber and coaxial transport, distribution networks, and customer equipment. You will mentor junior technicians, support headend electronics, and perform service and installation tasks to exceed customer needs.

The role requires DOT compliance, CDL where applicable, and hands-on experience with FTTH/RFOG architectures. A strong focus on safety, training, and teamwork is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing; DOT medical card required.
• Possess or obtain CDL where applicable; comply with DOT requirements.
• Ability to comprehend and use testing equipment (signal level meters, ohm meters).
• BDS & BTS certification preferred.
• Fiber repair and troubleshooting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of FTTH & RFOG architecture, including ROlT, backhaul and plant distribution.
• Experience with ISP operations or “Hot Hands” for ISP.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills demand and preventive maintenance by troubleshooting and repairing transport networks from headend to customer devices.
• Maintains a unity gain network.
• Performs FCC-required network tests.
• Travels and performs duties of Maintenance Tech I/II as needed.
• Troubleshoots distribution network from headend to customer devices.
• Builds, troubleshoots, and repairs FTTH & RFOG networks.
• Coordinates with Design, construction, ISP, NOC/ROC to resolve escalations.

Skills

Fiber troubleshooting

Network maintenance

Team leadership

DOT compliance

Training & mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AGORA

Netwin

Net-Q

Job description

Optimum Communications Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Tech III to repair and maintain fiber and coaxial transport, distribution networks, and customer equipment. You will mentor junior technicians, support headend electronics, and perform service and installation tasks to exceed customer needs.

The role requires DOT compliance, CDL where applicable, and hands-on experience with FTTH/RFOG architectures. A strong focus on safety, training, and teamwork is essential for success.