Construction and Maintenance Technician (Aerial Fiber)

Greenlight Networks•Rochester, NY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Help Build and Keep Greenlight's Fiber Network Running. Do you enjoy working outdoors, solving technical problems, and seeing the direct impact of your work? Are you looking for a career—not just a job—in a growing industry? Greenlight Networks is looking for a Construction & Maintenance Technician to join our team and play a hands-on role in building, maintaining, and improving the fiber network that thousands of customers rely on every day. In this role, you'll be part of the team responsible for expanding our fiber footprint, splicing and testing fiber, troubleshooting network issues, and restoring service when problems arise. No two days are exactly the same—one day you may be supporting a network expansion project, and the next you'll be tracking down a service disruption and helping get customers back online. If you enjoy working in the field, learning new technical skills, and being part of a team that's making a real difference in the communities we serve, we'd love to talk with you.

Requirements

Basic understanding of splice documents and maps preferred.
Basic understanding of fusion machine and testing equipment.
Can set up and or have basic understanding on how to safely run ADSS Fiber 12F-48F.
Conceptual knowledge of how to or can complete a simple pole transfer.
Self-efficient in daily tasks, ability to be on time and work independently.
Ability to safely work from heights, up to 50’ in bucket truck or ladder.
Basic Trouble shooting abilities.
Basic Knowledge of mapping software.
Ability to travel out of town to assist in other markets on a consistent basis.
Ability to work successfully in a team environment to resolve problems and work towards achieving team goals.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Minimum high school degree or equivalent, post high school coursework preferred in related field.
Previous exposure to electrical, fiber and or cable related skilled craft work preferred.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to maintain insurability under company auto insurance guidelines.
Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Ability to stand/or sit for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of splice documents and maps.
Post high school coursework preferred in related field.
Previous exposure to electrical, fiber and or cable related skilled craft work.

Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repair of related fiber optic equipment and fiber optic lines in various environments within Greenlight Networks fiber footprint.
Perform splicing on network expansion projects, as well as assist with troubleshooting and repair.
Diagnosing and troubleshooting disruptions in network performance, (low lights), locating and repairing faulty components to restore networks functionality.
Audit and testing of various customer facing enclosures.
Work in a team environment to maintain and improve Greenlights network fiber footprint.
Work cross functionally with other Greenlight teams to resolve escalated network issues quickly with as minimal downtime possible.
Work to resolve technical issues in an outdoor environment in any type of weather.
Participate in on-call rotation schedule for emergency repairs.
Work overtime and flexible schedules as needed.
Work outside in all types of weather.
Build a career in the fiber industry, willingness to learn and strive towards excellence in the craft.