FTTH Technician - KY(Various Cities)

About the role

Install fiber-optic service at residential and commercial customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Run fiber from the designated terminal, pedestal, handhole, pole, or network connection point to the customer's premises.
• Install and route interior and exterior fiber cabling.
• Drill through exterior and interior walls when necessary to properly route service.
• Install fiber drops, NIDs/enclosures, ONTs, routers, and other required customer-premise equipment.
• Perform fiber terminations, connector installation, and splicing when required.
• Test optical signal levels and verify that installations meet required specifications.
• Activate internet and other applicable services.
• Configure routers and Wi-Fi equipment and confirm proper connectivity.
• Troubleshoot fiber, equipment, Wi-Fi, and connectivity issues.
• Properly document completed work, equipment used, test results, and installation details.
• Take required photographs and complete electronic work orders.
• Follow all company, customer, OSHA, and job-site safety requirements.
• Communicate with supervisors and dispatch regarding job status, problems, damages, or additional work required.

Qualifications

• Previous installation experience in FTTH, cable, or low voltage preferred.
• Fiber install and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to use fiber testing equipment including optical power meter and visual fault locators.
• Ability to operate drills, hand tools, ladders, and other installation equipment safely.
• Basic understanding of home networking, routers, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet.
• Professional appearance and strong customer-service skills.

Other requirements

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assigned jobs throughout the day.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record required.
• General liability and workmanship comp insurance.
• Ability to pass applicable background and/or drug-screening requirements when required by the project.
• Must have white work vehicle (van or truck) with ladder rack, basic hand tools. Splicer will be leased to you if necessary.

Pay

Daily rate: $400.00 – $700.00 a day (6 days a week).

Location

Various cities in Kentucky: Lexington, Versailles, Georgetown, Midway, Richmond, and Berea.