Fiber Technician I -Portland, OR

About the role

This entry-level role involves installing, repairing, and testing internet and broadband services for homes and small businesses. Responsibilities include communicating clearly with customers, assessing and explaining installation or repair processes, enabling networks on approved modems/routers, connecting cables, attaching hardware, and troubleshooting fiber drops. No experience is required, but willingness to work outdoors and some customer service or related experience are preferred.

Work Location

Perform all in-home installation and service work for consumer and small business customers, including ONT, SmartNID, gateways, extenders, Ethernet, copper, and fiber inside wiring. Interact with customers professionally and courteously (on-site and by phone); explain features, usage, applications, and equipment capabilities. Evaluate customer needs and appropriately identify and communicate additional/alternative service opportunities.

What We Look For In a Candidate

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.

Main Requirements

• Possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to climb and work at elevations exceeding 18 feet, such as on ladders or poles.
• Strict adherence to company safety policies and equipment weight requirements when working aloft or using ladders and other rated equipment.
• Capability to work in confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, including routinely lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Able to perform job duties outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, and inclement weather.

Additional Requirements

• Background screening (e.g. criminal history, motor vehicle record, and/or drug screening) consistent with role requirements and applicable law

Schedule and Assignment

Full-time; 5-day workweek within a 7-day operation (Sunday–Saturday). Weekend days (Saturday and/or Sunday) are part of the regular schedule. Typical 8-hour shifts generally fall between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; actual start/end times vary by assignment.

Mandatory overtime

Mandatory overtime may be required and may include holidays.

May occasionally be assigned to work out of town for varying lengths of time.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$30.30- $36.00 Hourly

What To Expect Next

Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9. This role is pre‑designated as safety‑sensitive under applicable state laws due to routine work at heights, near utilities, and around live traffic, where impairment poses a significant safety risk.

Equal Employment Opportunities

It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.