Traveling Fiber Technician: Field Install & Restoration

LIGHTWORKS FIBER AND CONSULTING; Hotchkiss (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Company-paid travel accommodations

Job summary

Lightworks Fiber & Consulting is seeking dependable, mechanically inclined individuals to join a growing field team in telecommunications. The role offers hands-on fiber optic training, travel across the United States, and opportunities to develop specialized technical skills alongside experienced professionals.

Whether you have fiber experience or transferable hands-on trade skills, you’ll contribute to installation, testing, troubleshooting, and network restoration while adhering to safety and

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays and regular air travel.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Comfortable performing physically demanding work outdoors.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, which may include overtime, nights, weekends, and emergency response.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently as part of a field crew.
• Basic computer, tablet, and smartphone skills.
• Ability to distinguish colors and read detailed labels, maps, prints, and documentation.
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic cable and telecommunications networks.
• Assist with fiber testing, troubleshooting, splicing, and service restoration.
• Learn to use specialized fiber optic testing equipment and tools.
• Assist with fiber construction, cable installation, network builds, and maintenance.
• Read and interpret maps, construction drawings, prints, schematics, and project plans.
• Identify fiber routes, connections, network components, and project locations.
• Complete required documentation, test results, reports, and project updates.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying terrain, temperatures, and weather conditions.
• Travel to project locations throughout the United States.
• Participate in emergency outage and restoration work as needed.
• Follow company safety policies, customer requirements, and project specifications.
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Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Dependability

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Basic computer skills

Tools

Fiber testing equipment

Job description

Lightworks Fiber & Consulting is seeking dependable, mechanically inclined individuals to join a growing field team in telecommunications. The role offers hands-on fiber optic training, travel across the United States, and opportunities to develop specialized technical skills alongside experienced professionals.

Whether you have fiber experience or transferable hands-on trade skills, you’ll contribute to installation, testing, troubleshooting, and network restoration while adhering to safety and