Senior Fiber Network Technician & Team Mentor

Optimum Communications Inc.; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum is seeking Maintenance Tech III to repair and maintain fiber and coaxial transport and distribution networks, including residential and business services. You will troubleshoot from the headend to customer devices, support installations, and mentor junior technicians to ensure high-quality service.

You will collaborate with Design, construction, ISP, and NOC/ROC teams to resolve escalated issues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with DOT considerations; CDL where applicable.
• Experience in fiber repair and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with FTTH & RFOG architecture.
• Ability to operate testing equipment (signal meters).
• Fiber network knowledge including headend to customer devices.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain fiber and coaxial transport and distribution networks.
• Perform headend tests and maintain network integrity.
• Troubleshoot from headend to customer devices and support installations.
• Mentor and train lower-level technicians; oversee training initiatives.

Skills

Fiber repair

Troubleshooting

Headend knowledge

Team leadership

Training teammates

Network tests

CDL license

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AGORA

Netwin

Net-Q

Job description

Optimum is seeking Maintenance Tech III to repair and maintain fiber and coaxial transport and distribution networks, including residential and business services. You will troubleshoot from the headend to customer devices, support installations, and mentor junior technicians to ensure high-quality service.

You will collaborate with Design, construction, ISP, and NOC/ROC teams to resolve escalated issues and drive continuous improvement.