Fiber Optic Installation Technician

About This Role

This role is for a Fiber Optic Installation Technician who will be responsible for the inspection, connection, and final deployment of the company's fiber optic network. The technician will deliver award-winning services to customers by bringing the Gateway Fiber network to neighborhoods and ensuring successful growth. The position operates in a fun, fast-paced environment where attention to detail and a focus on quality results are key.

Responsibilities

• Terminate fiber optic cables
• Augment existing network installations
• Install fiber optic connections to homes, businesses, and enterprise buildings
• Perform network documentation
• Audit and inspect newly completed network construction
• Repair damaged infrastructure
• Deploy additional network cabinet/node sites
• Provide an exceptional Gateway Fiber experience to the customer
• Avoid suspending work orders until all troubleshooting and repair options have been exhausted
• Notify dispatch and leaders about issues inhibiting work from being completed and follow through to assist with the completion of necessary repairs

Requirements

• Ability to arrive at work on time and attired in alignment with company dress code
• Proven ability to maintain a clean and hazard-free work vehicle and environment
• Proven attention to detail and adherence to quality standards
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• High school diploma or equivalent; required
• Valid Class E Driver’s License; required
• Ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours per day, climbing multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing 40 to 60 pounds
• Ability to ride in a vehicle for up to four hours per day while traveling to job locations
• Ability to work in different temperatures and changing weather conditions
• Ability to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather conditions; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, and stretching
• Understanding and identification of standard construction site hazards
• Ability to differentiate colors, shades, and brightness levels
• Flexibility of schedule to meet changing job demands

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of 802.11 Wireless Networking installation and troubleshooting
• Basic TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting
• Vocational school training or apprenticeship

Benefits

• Commission structure
• Health Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, PTO