Traveling Fiber Drop Technician — Field Install Expert

ALLO Communications; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free internet discount on ALLO service

401(k) matching up to 5%

Quarterly wellness challenges with HSA

Medical, vision, dental benefits

Earned Time Off (ETO)

Tuition assistance

Sponsorships for community programs

Job summary

ALLO Communications in Lincoln, NE seeks Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians to install fiber to the premise, often outdoors and across multiple markets. The role requires physical dexterity, lifting up to 100 lbs, and frequent travel with accommodations and per diem provided.

No telecom experience is required; we train the right people. Expect dynamic daily challenges, a fast-paced environment, and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork across diverse sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred physical labor experience.
• Thorough knowledge of ALLO construction procedures.
• Ability to gain knowledge of fiber construction and material.
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word and the ability to learn Smartsheets.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers, contractors and company employees.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel outside of the home office area for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Start your day knowing it probably won’t be typical and brand-new tasks not listed below are bound to come up.
• Select routes and place/bury drops for residential fiber plant.
• Operate equipment needed to install buried drops.
• Yard and landscaping restoration.
• Climbing a ladder will be required for aerial drop work.
• Whether flying solo or tackling the day as a team, you’ll be expected to work efficiently and productively.
• Select materials for use in construction of fiber distribution system.
• Secure necessary locates through 1-call system before work is initiated.
• Document the construction of fiber plant and provide daily and weekly production reports to the Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Provide a safe work environment by being knowledgeable of and enforcing all state, local, federal safety regulations and company safety policies.
• Operate and monitor company-owned vehicle and equipment by inspecting condition daily and maintaining a valid driver’s license.
• Restoration work – duties as assigned.
• Ability to accept periodic assignments that involve travel away from immediate home office area based on client needs, business needs and project scope.
• You will be expected to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ALLO construction procedures

Fiber construction & materials

Excel

Microsoft Word

Smartsheets

Customer communication

Evenings & weekends

Travel across markets

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheets

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

ALLO Communications in Lincoln, NE seeks Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians to install fiber to the premise, often outdoors and across multiple markets. The role requires physical dexterity, lifting up to 100 lbs, and frequent travel with accommodations and per diem provided.

No telecom experience is required; we train the right people. Expect dynamic daily challenges, a fast-paced environment, and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork across diverse sites.