Fiber Optic Technician

Conexon • Eastman, GA

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About The Position

Conexon is a telecommunications company that partners with Rural Electric Cooperatives to design and deploy fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks. The Installation/QC Technician joins the Conexon Connect operations team and is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing customer FTTX broadband and voice services, as well as performing quality control for other installation technicians in the assigned area. The role also manages inventory between technicians and warehouses throughout the territory.

The technician typically installs aerial and/or buried service drop cabling, optical network terminals (ONTs), and network interface devices (NIDs), and performs wiring for new or existing FTTX broadband, voice, and Special Circuit subscriber services. The position is based in Eastman, Georgia, and the surrounding area, reports to the Service and Installation Manager, and is in the Installation department. It is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• More than five years of experience in FTTX installation implementation.
• NISC experience.
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to use optical test equipment, including fusion splicers and OTDRs.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely with limited supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Physical ability to lift 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install FTTX broadband service for residential and commercial customers.
• Restore customer services after trouble-ticket dispatches.
• Complete interior and exterior cabling for fiber-optic and Category 6 Ethernet cables.
• Perform quality control checks of other technicians’ work.
• Assign equipment and materials to warehouses, technicians, and customers.
• Ensure proper inventory is maintained at each project location.
• Document inventory assignments in the inventory system.
• Submit requisitions in the system for approval.
• Create purchase orders in the system for vendors and distributors.
• Track feeder construction progress.
• Communicate with field personnel to ensure inventory levels are sufficient.
• Negotiate with vendors to support procurement.
• Reconcile inventory.
• Update equipment associated with customers.
• Document processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED