Union OSP Fiber Technician

About the Role:

Direct Line is a high growth global technology services company with primary focus in providing design, integration, installation, maintenance and managed services to well-known data centers and technology companies. Direct Line is headquartered in Fremont, California with additional locations in US, Asia-Pacific and Europe. We are looking for a highly energetic, result oriented, passionate, and hands‑on team members with a desire to join a growing team.

The person should be self‑starter, adaptable with attentive to detail and able to work with minimal supervision.

This role is 100% travel‑based but is expected to primarily support the New Albany, OH market for the foreseeable future.

• Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time depending on project location.
• Be able to work outside in different types of weather conditions. (Cold, Snow, Rain and heat).
• Experience in the installation of Maxcell, Microproduct, innerduct and fiber optic cable in a Data Center environment.
• Experience in fiber splicing and testing.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.
• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
• Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Reading and comprehending blueprints, building documentation/redline work and cable schedules.
• Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
• Must be capable of leading a crew of 5-10 technicians.
• Must understand customer service, perform job walks and communicate with customer for job requirements.
• Accept responsibility for the outcome of work performed by him/her and/or by employee that directly report to him/her.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
• Be able to read and understand project design documents.
• Ability to install various types of innerduct (EX: Maxcell, 1.25″  Microduct) and fiber optic cable.
• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running midsize to large projects and service jobs.
• Possess skills to dress all types of cable and perform all types of terminations and should include basic understanding of fiber equipment, all types of cable and fiber terminations.
• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Track and review timesheets for your crew.
• Maintaining paperwork and running service jobs
• Effectively communicate with Foreman, Leads, Technicians and Superintendent
• Track lessons learned as they occur
• Coordinates with QAQC on quality status walks
• Knowledge and understanding of Project Close Out
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of crew members
• Must be able to drive company vehicles and the ability to pull and back up trailers.
• Must be able to blow fiber optic cables

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people.

At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Union Data Center Lead Technician position…