Fiber Technician

Job Details

Job Details

Job Location:

Company Headquarters
- Statham, GA
- Statham, GA 30666

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: High School Travel Percentage:
Road Warrior Job Category:
Telecommunications

Job Title:

Fiber Technician

Department:
Fiber

Shift: Day Shift

Location:

Statham, Georgia or Austell, Georgia

Date Approved:
May 2026

Remote Work Eligible:
No

The Fiber Technician is a regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position responsible for the installation, splicing, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of fiber optic cable and related infrastructure used for high-speed data transmission systems. This field-based role supports telecommunications construction, network expansion, service restoration, and maintenance activities in residential, commercial, and carrier environments. The position requires comfort working in outdoor conditions and a variety of environments, including aerial, underground, and indoor settings.

This position works out of either the Statham, Georgia or Austell, Georgia office and reports directly to the Metro E Supervisor.

This position works a schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Regular travel throughout the state of Georgia is required to perform field-based fiber installation, maintenance, testing, and restoration work at various job sites. As a condition of employment, this position may be required to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel, based on operational business needs.

Fiber Installation, Splicing & Testing:

• Install, place, and secure fiber optic cable in aerial, underground, and indoor environments in accordance with engineering prints and construction standards.
• Perform fiber preparation, fusion splicing, connectorization, and enclosure/terminal installation to support new builds, upgrades, and service restoration.
• Test and troubleshoot fiber networks using OTDRs, light sources, power meters, and visual fault locators to verify signal quality and isolate faults.
• Read and interpret route maps, splice matrices, work orders, and construction drawings to complete assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Repair damaged cable, restore service outages, and document splice loss, test results, and as-built information in company systems.

Field Operations & Equipment:

• Operate safely in the field using hand tools, ladders, bucket trucks, and test equipment while supporting construction and maintenance activities.
• Assist with cable pulling, routing, lashing, grounding, labeling, and securing materials at poles, pedestals, handholes, cabinets, and customer demarcation points.
• Maintain accurate inventory of fiber materials, splice supplies, tools, and assigned equipment to support daily production needs.
• Coordinate with supervisors, locators, contractors, and other crews to complete scheduled work, emergency repairs, and restoration activities.
• Complete required job documentation, test records, and closeout reports while maintaining organized, clean, and compliant work sites.

Quality, Safety & Compliance:

• Follow OSHA requirements, traffic control procedures, utility-locate practices, and all company safety policies while working in public rights-of-way and active construction zones.
• Participate in daily safety briefings, job hazard analyses, and pre-trip/pre-use inspections for vehicles, ladders, bucket trucks, and field equipment.
• Use required PPE and maintain safe work practices when working at heights, near energized facilities, and in changing outdoor conditions.
• Verify work meets Company standards, customer requirements, and applicable codes by completing inspections, testing, and corrective actions as needed.
• Identify, report, and address quality or safety issues promptly to minimize risk, rework, and service disruption.
• Represent the Company professionally with customers, property owners, municipalities, and team members while in the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification:

• Completion of a High School Diploma or attainment of a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to meet Company driving requirements.

Knowledge &

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in fiber optic installation, splicing, testing, maintenance, or telecommunications construction, preferably in aerial and/or underground environments, or direct experience in a similar industry.

Qualifications & Characteristics:

• Ability to use hand tools, ladders, bucket trucks, and fiber test equipment safely and effectively in field environments.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, route maps, splice diagrams, and work orders with accuracy.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds repeatedly throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Must be capable of working on uneven, sloped, or rough terrain for extended periods and in changing outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend,…