Network Fiber Technician - Outside Plant - Lubbock, TX

Network Fiber Technician
- Outside Plant
- Lubbock, TX

Job Category
:
Construction

Requisition Number
: NETWO
010229

• Full-Time
• On-site

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Lubbock, TX 79407, USA

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Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet!

Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet, where we don’t just build networks; we build communities.

We have an immediate opening for a Network Fiber Technician in Lubbock, TX!

As a Network Fiber Technician you will be responsible for the terminating, splicing, bonding/grounding, documenting, and testing of all fiber optic cables within the systems fiber optic networks and their related equipment with the end goal of providing maximum operating efficiency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• You will perform all setup, testing and maintenance required for Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) installation of Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS), DSL and Networking services
• You will install and maintain CPE Local Area Networks (LAN) and WiFi networks
• You will install and maintain network interface devices (NID) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT)
• You will perform skilled troubleshooting from the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) to the demarcation point including CPE
• You will respond to trouble tickets within acceptable company timeframe standards
• You will install Outside Plant (OSP) facilities according to engineered work orders or service orders
• You will perform routine preventive maintenance and major repairs to distribution systems
• You will perform cable/fiber testing and splicing
• You will locate fiber optic cabling
• You will record and report all record changes immediately
• You will complete inventory replenish requests as needed
• Ability to work other duties as assigned
  • * Subject to all applicable state and federal laws
• Available to travel for training as needed
• Ability to work other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One to two years in the telecommunications industry or related experience
• Some trade school training is desired
• Ability to be professional with customers and fellow associates
• Meet key performance metrics
• Physical ability to work in various conditions including, but not limited to adverse weather conditions
• Physical ability to work from a kneeling or standing position for long periods of time
• Physical ability to climb ladders with proper equipment up to 25 feet
• Able to lift and carry loads of up to 75lbs including ladder
• Ability to work with basic hand tools and other specialized equipment with training
• Operate and maintain company vehicle/equipment safely and professionally including a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). bucket truck and trailer
• Perform on-call rotation duties after regular business hours as needed
• Available to work overtime when deemed necessary, may include holidays and weekends
• Willingness to work as a team and independently.

Total Rewards:

• 80% of Medical premiums paid for by the company
• Company-paid Disability and Life insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401(k) company match dollar for dollar up to 6%
• Equipment and resources provided on day one
• Opportunities for advancement
• Associate perks and discounts
• Discounted Metronet service in our serviceable area
• And more!

Job specific perks:

• Paid training at Metronet University
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• DOT Certification
• OSHA Certification
• On-Call Pay

Join us and find out what it means to love your career!

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, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology combined with exceptional customer care. Our 100% fiber-optic technology ensures that we provide our customers with some of the fastest internet speeds in the world. As industry leaders in…