Fiber Optic Technician I or II Sunrise Beach

Co-Mo Electric Cooperative, Inc. • Sunrise Beach, MO

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About The Position

As a Fiber Optic Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining and growing our fiber network:
🏗 New Construction - Build and expand fiber infrastructure.
🛠 Troubleshooting - Diagnose and resolve issues with precision.
🚨 Service Restoration - Respond to outages and restore services quickly.
Your day-to-day work includes fiber splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and aerial/underground drop or cable construction using both large and small equipment.

Requirements

• Two‑year EDS/UST (or related) program + 1 year of relevant experience OR 3+ years of aerial/underground utility construction experience
• Valid Class A CDL with no restrictions
• Certified climber or willing to become certified
• Strong understanding of fiber theory (loss, connectors, fiber types)
• Experience with ribbon and loose‑tube fiber
• Skilled with OTDR, OLTS, Power Meters, VFL, and related tools
• Proficient with single and mass fusion splicing
• Ability to read splice matrices and maintain aerial/underground closures
• Accurate fiber size and color‑code identification across FTTH, underground, and aerial environments

Responsibilities

• Build and expand fiber infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with precision.
• Respond to outages and restore services quickly.
• Fiber splicing
• Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Aerial/underground drop or cable construction using both large and small equipment.

Benefits

• Pension plan - 100% company‑funded-no employee contribution required
• 401(k) with company match
• Health & Wellness - We cover 83% of medical premiums and offer several ancillary benefits to keep you feeling your best.
• Paid Time Off - Take the well‑earned breaks you deserve; rested techs make better splices.
• Supportive Team Culture - Work with people who respect your craft, value your expertise, and celebrate your wins.
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pension plan
• Regular training for safety, as well as personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed