Fiber Technician 3rd Shift

About the role

Contribute to providing our customers quality service by locating and repairing fiber impairments in the field. Work primarily independently while examining existing fiber plant and connecting new builds for residential and enterprise customers. Maintain and improve Charter’s fiber network.

Responsibilities

• Locate and repair fiber impairments in the field
• Examine existing fiber plant and connect new builds for residential and enterprise customers
• Maintain and improve Charter’s fiber network

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma
• Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (NCTI, SCTE, and BCT/E)
• Completion of relevant courses: NCTI - Fiber Installation and Activation and Fiber Testing and Maintenance and/or SCTE Maintenance Technology Level 2, Networking Testing and Maintenance Level 2, Optical Fiber Construction
• Experience: Maintenance tech or equivalent work experience of at least 1 year
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of traditional fiber architectures, fiber optic systems, testing and splicing equipment, CWDM/DWDM
• Skills: Highly organized, able to work independently, strong communications skills
• Abilities: Able to stand for 50-70% of the time, able to use hand tools, able to climb poles using gaffs and climbing belts as infrequently, able to work in inclement weather

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics or a related field
• Basic computer knowledge for occasional work in the office

Benefits

The base pay for this position generally is between $20.25 and $37.10. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Schedule

Hours will be determined as business needs dictate