Drop Technician (Splicing Maintenance Technician)

Conexon

About The Position

Conexon is a rapidly growing telecommunications company partnering with Rural Electric Cooperatives to design and deploy advanced fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks nationwide. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable, high-speed internet and phone services to Rural America. We are a team of people passionate about excellent service, meaningful work, and supporting the communities we serve. As we continue expanding into new states and regions, we’re looking for individuals who want to grow with us and contribute to this important mission of transforming rural communities with the power of high-speed internet, mile by mile of fiber to the home. This role supports the successful deployment, maintenance, and quality control of Conexon’s FTTH network by coordinating maintenance activities, performing fiber splicing and testing, and ensuring adherence to design, budget, and safety standards. The position assists with production tracking, inventory oversight, and documentation while collaborating with maintenance management, coordinators, trainees, and field personnel. Responsibilities also include evaluating splicing techniques, maintaining schedules and milestones, supporting service promotion efforts, and proactively identifying and addressing plant issues to ensure system reliability and project success.

Requirements

Good communication and organizational skills.
Highly independent, self-starter, responsible and attentive to detail.
Ability to work aloft up to 50' in a bucket truck, ladder, and/or climb utility poles.
Must hold a valid driver's license and complete pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

Maintain project schedule to meet client objectives and Conexon revenue objectives
Keep up and communicate maintenance milestones and schedules
Evaluate and improve maintenance specifications
Ensure Maintenance budget for Conexon project success ( help keep cost down)
Assist Maintenance manager and production coordinators with production tracking reports
Assist trainees and other onsite maintenance personnel
Assist with design and splicing quality control and testing
Ensure maintenance paperwork is provided to Conexon Maintenance Manager with daily/weekly production
Read, understand, and apply design maps and splicing diagrams
Ride out plant and scout for any visible damage
Able and willing to test in HUT for damage to Conexon system
Evaluate and access warehouse inventory for tracking purposes
Splice fiber in taps and closures to reflect the design
Place closures and taps as required on pole, pedestals, and in vaults
Test continuity of fiber by testing light levels compared to design
Mark up maps to reflect as-builts
Assist in promotion and sales of Conexon services
Participation in company conference calls when needed
Evaluate and advise on FTTH splicing techniques as needed
Keep a safe working environment.