Senior FTTH Maintenance Tech & Leader

Optimum; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum is seeking a Maintenance Tech III to repair and maintain fiber and coaxial networks, supporting residential and business services. You will troubleshoot from the headend to customer devices, mentor junior technicians, and participate in service and installation tasks to exceed customer expectations.

The role requires CDL/DOT readiness, fiber experience, and proficiency with FTTH architectures. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet DOT standards.
• Ability to obtain DOT medical card and CDL where applicable; comply with DOT rules.
• Qualified to obtain licenses required by the installation/servicing state.
• Ability to operate testing equipment (signal level meters, ohm meters).
• FTTH & RFOG knowledge including Rolt, backhaul and plant distribution.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills demand and preventive maintenance by troubleshooting and repairing transport networks from the headend to customer devices.
• Maintains a unity gain network and performs FCC-required tests.
• Performs duties of Maintenance Tech I/II as needed.
• Troubleshoots the distribution network from headend to customer devices.
• Keeps network integrity via preventive maintenance.
• Builds, troubleshoots, and repairs FTTH & RFOG networks.
• Coordinates training and supports team skill development.
• Mentors and develops team members to improve technical and customer service skills.

Skills

DOT driver qualification

Fiber repair

Troubleshooting

Team mentoring

Network tests

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AGORA

Netwin

Net-Q

Headend equipment

Job description

Optimum is seeking a Maintenance Tech III to repair and maintain fiber and coaxial networks, supporting residential and business services. You will troubleshoot from the headend to customer devices, mentor junior technicians, and participate in service and installation tasks to exceed customer expectations.

The role requires CDL/DOT readiness, fiber experience, and proficiency with FTTH architectures. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.