Network Fiber Technician - Outside Plant - Denver, CO

Metronet • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

Metronet is hiring a Network Fiber Technician for its Outside Plant work in Denver, Colorado. The technician is responsible for terminating, splicing, bonding and grounding, documenting, and testing fiber-optic cables and related equipment to support maximum network operating efficiency. The position includes outdoor work and exposure to seasonal weather conditions.

The role covers customer-premises equipment and network installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, as well as outside-plant facilities and fiber distribution systems. It includes responding to trouble tickets, keeping network records current, and replenishing inventory as needed. Travel for training, on-call duties outside regular business hours, and overtime may be required.

Metronet provides paid training, equipment and resources, company vehicle and fuel card, company-paid logo attire, a cell phone allowance, DOT and OSHA certifications, and on-call pay. The stated pay range is $27–$31, based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to two years of experience in the telecommunications industry or related experience.
• Ability to act professionally with customers and fellow associates.
• Ability to meet key performance metrics.
• Physical ability to work in varied conditions, including adverse weather.
• Physical ability to work from a kneeling or standing position for extended periods.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, with proper equipment, up to 25 feet.
• Ability to lift and carry loads up to 75 pounds, including a ladder.
• Ability to work with basic hand tools and specialized equipment after training.
• Ability to operate and maintain company vehicles and equipment safely and professionally.
• Availability to travel for training as needed.
• Availability to work overtime when necessary, which may include holidays and weekends.
• Willingness to work both as part of a team and independently.

Nice To Haves

• Some trade school training is desired.

Responsibilities

• Set up, test, and maintain Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) for POTS, DSL, and networking service installations.
• Install and maintain CPE Local Area Networks (LAN) and WiFi networks.
• Install and maintain network interface devices (NID) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT).
• Troubleshoot from the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) to the demarcation point, including CPE.
• Respond to trouble tickets within acceptable company timeframes.
• Install Outside Plant (OSP) facilities according to engineered work orders or service orders.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and major repairs to distribution systems.
• Test and splice cable and fiber.
• Locate fiber-optic cabling.
• Record and report record changes immediately.
• Complete inventory replenishment requests as needed.
• Perform on-call rotation duties after regular business hours as needed.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles and equipment safely and professionally, including a DOT-certified bucket truck and trailer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company pays 80% of medical premiums.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) company match dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Equipment and resources provided on day one.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Professional development programs.
• Associate perks and discounts.
• Discounted Metronet service in the serviceable area.
• Paid training at Metronet University.
• Company-paid logo attire or uniform.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Cell phone allowance.
• DOT certification.
• OSHA certification.
• On-call pay.

What This Job Offers

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