Fiber Field Technician

Chariton Valley•Macon, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Chariton Valley is looking for a full-time Fiber Field Technician to join our team. Following our mission, Keeping You Connected, Chariton Valley has provided state-of-the-art communication solutions to businesses and residents in Northeast Missouri for 70 years. Job responsibilities include responding to and prioritizing utility locate requests, accurately locating underground fiber facilities, and supporting the maintenance and reliability of our outside plant infrastructure. The Fiber Field Technician will utilize fiber maps, locating equipment, and established procedures to complete locate requests safely and efficiently while helping protect Chariton Valley's network assets. The role requires independent decision-making, troubleshooting locating challenges, and maintaining a strong commitment to safety in a variety of field environments. The working schedule may vary, including evenings and weekends, as needed and includes an on-call rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid Missouri Class E driver's license
Strong communication skills
Basic computer proficiency
Ability to read and interpret fiber maps
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks
Ability to operate field equipment
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds as needed
Vision requirements: ability to distinguish color, see close up, see far away, have depth perception, and peripheral vision

Nice To Haves

Experience in telecommunications
Experience in utility locating
Experience in construction
Experience in fiber network operations

Responsibilities

Responding to and prioritizing utility locate requests
Accurately locating underground fiber facilities
Supporting the maintenance and reliability of our outside plant infrastructure
Utilizing fiber maps, locating equipment, and established procedures to complete locate requests safely and efficiently
Protecting Chariton Valley's network assets
Troubleshooting locating challenges
Maintaining a strong commitment to safety in a variety of field environments