Senior FTTH & Coax Maintenance Tech

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

Job summary

Optimum Communications Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Tech III to repair and maintain fiber and coax networks from headend to customer devices.

You will support and mentor junior technicians, perform field service and installation, and ensure high-quality connectivity for residential and business customers. The role requires strong knowledge of FTTH/RFOG, testing procedures, and collaboration with Design, Construction, ISP, and NOC teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license in good standing; DOT medical card and CDL where applicable.
• Ability to obtain state licenses for installing/servicing security services.
• Ability to operate testing equipment (signal level meters, ohm meters).
• FTTH/RFOG knowledge including RoLt, Back haul and distribution of plant.
• BDS & BTS certification preferred.
• Fiber repair and troubleshooting experience.
• ISP experience or "Hot Hands" for ISP.
• OSP construction knowledge.
• Physical assessment post-offer and required pre-employment testing.

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.
• Takes on duties of Maintenance Tech I/II as needed.
• Troubleshoots distribution network from headend to customer devices.
• Maintains network integrity through preventive maintenance.
• Build, troubleshoot, and repair FTTH/RFOG networks.

Skills

Fiber repair

Network troubleshooting

Headend electronics

FTTH/RFOG

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Optimum Communications Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Tech III to repair and maintain fiber and coax networks from headend to customer devices.

You will support and mentor junior technicians, perform field service and installation, and ensure high-quality connectivity for residential and business customers. The role requires strong knowledge of FTTH/RFOG, testing procedures, and collaboration with Design, Construction, ISP, and NOC teams.