Long Haul Technician III - Windsor, CO
About The Position
Zayo is seeking a Long Haul Technician to join its Field Operations team. This technician-first role combines hands-on technical skill development with proactive fiber route patrol and damage prevention responsibilities. The technician works with a high degree of independence and serves as a subject matter expert in field technician, damage prevention, route patrol, and locating activities. The role supports fiber network testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, infrastructure inspections, utility locating, construction monitoring, and damage investigations. It also involves documenting field activities, maintaining network security and site integrity, following safety standards, and maintaining company vehicles, tools, and equipment. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions and collaborating with technicians, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to learn technical skills related to fiber installation, testing, and maintenance.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company vehicle requirements.
Nice To Haves
- At least five years of relevant field or construction experience.
- Basic knowledge of telecommunications, underground utilities, or fiber optic systems.
- Familiarity with fiber testing equipment such as OTDRs, light meters, and 10G–100G testers.
- Exposure to Layer 1–Layer 4 testing concepts and network troubleshooting.
- OSHA or other safety certifications.
Responsibilities
- Assist with fiber network testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and installations.
- Perform fiber testing using 10G–100G test sets, OTDR traces, and Layer 1–Layer 4 validation.
- Install and support fiber network components, including optics, patch cords, and Network Interface Devices (NIDs).
- Support fault isolation and escalate technical issues, damages, or risks to higher-level technicians.
- Patrol long-haul fiber routes to identify potential risks, damage, or environmental threats.
- Inspect fiber infrastructure, including cabinets, handholes, and buried cable routes.
- Support utility locating using electrical, magnetic, GPS, and blueprint-analysis techniques.
- Read and interpret maps, prints, and construction drawings to understand fiber placement and risks.
- Monitor third-party activity near fiber routes at construction sites to help prevent damage.
- Document field activities, site conditions, and utility data using company systems.
- Collect field data and document findings to support damage investigations.
- Maintain network security and site integrity through routine inspections and reporting.
- Communicate with technicians, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
- Comply with OSHA guidelines, company policies, and other safety standards.
- Work independently and as part of a team to meet operational goals.
- Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in accordance with policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability and retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
