Senior Fiber Network Technician - FTTH

Optimum; Randolph Township (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to repair and maintain fiber and coaxial networks from headend to customer devices. You will support headend electronics, repair critical infrastructure, and mentor junior technicians in a fast-paced telecommunications environment.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and experience with FTTH/RFOG architectures. DOT requirements and CDL may apply, with compensation aligned to market rates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to obtain DOT medical card and CDL where applicable.
• Able to operate testing equipment e.g. signal level meters.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills demand and preventive maintenance by troubleshooting transport networks from headend to customer devices.
• Maintains a unity gain network and performs FCC-required tests.
• Performs duties of lower Tech I/II as needed and supports installation.
• Collaborates with Design, Construction, ISP, NOC/ROC to resolve escalated issues.
• Oversees training and development of team members and shares best practices.
• Assists in creating training materials to ensure team efficiency.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT medical card

Troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AGORA

Netwin

Net-Q

Job description

Optimum is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to repair and maintain fiber and coaxial networks from headend to customer devices. You will support headend electronics, repair critical infrastructure, and mentor junior technicians in a fast-paced telecommunications environment.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and experience with FTTH/RFOG architectures. DOT requirements and CDL may apply, with compensation aligned to market rates.