System Technician

Socket Telecom • Columbia, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Socket is seeking a skilled System Technician to join our talented workforce. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of mainline/service fiber lines and systems, ensuring high-quality service delivery to homes and businesses within our rapidly growing fiber network. You will play a key part in expanding and enhancing our infrastructure, contributing to the seamless connectivity of our community. A Day in the Life Your day starts with a safety check, gear prep, and a quick review of the day’s aerial fiber jobs. Then it’s out in the field installing, maintaining, and repairing overhead fiber lines — climbing poles or working from a bucket truck to keep the network running strong. You’ll strand, lash, tension, and secure fiber with precision, troubleshoot any issues, and make sure every line is clean, safe, and ready to deliver fast, reliable service. By the end of the day, you’ve helped keep entire communities connected.

Requirements

• 2 years’ experience or training equivalent
• Construction experience
• Flexibility
• The ability to obtain a Class E license if offered

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred
• 1–3 years of experience installing or maintaining aerial fiber or copper lines
• Proficiency with climbing gear, bucket trucks, and pole-top rescue procedures
• Familiarity with strand, lash, pull, tension, and grounding techniques
• Understanding of safety standards and telecom construction best practices
• Ability to read and follow network maps, splice sheets, and construction prints
• Experience working around power, traffic, and right-of-way environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills for aerial plant issues
• Comfortable working at heights and in varying weather conditions
• Strong teamwork, communication, and situational awareness
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Pro-active to customer needs
• Ability to work on a team
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Installing various types of fiber cables and wires
• Regularly operate bucket truck
• Assist with pole transfers and aerial construction
• Making repairs to damaged lines
• Ability to follow all safety protocols
• Communicate with appropriate parties when problems arise
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 75 lbs
• Ability to maintain a clean driving record and driver’s license
• Regular reliable attendance

Benefits

• Competitive pay + bonus potential or performance-based commission
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401k with match
• Free coaching/counseling for employees & families
• Free fiber service (if available in your area)
• Tuition reimbursement for personal and professional growth
• Community engagement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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