Fiber Technician

Industry: Telecommunications | Fiber Optic Construction | Outside Plant (OSP) Infrastructure

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM | On-Call Rotation Required

Employment Type: Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)

Are you ready to build a career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the country?

We're partnering with an established telecommunications infrastructure provider seeking a motivated Fiber Lineworker I to help construct, maintain, and restore state-of-the-art fiber optic networks throughout the Columbia Basin. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, solving technical challenges, and being part of a team building the critical infrastructure that powers businesses, schools, hospitals, and communities.

If you enjoy hands-on work, value teamwork, and want to grow your career in fiber optics, we'd love to hear from you.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Lineman College or Telecommunications Pre-Apprenticeship Program preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in telecommunications, utility line construction, or aerial fiber installation.
• Experience climbing utility poles and working from bucket trucks or aerial lift equipment.
• Experience constructing, maintaining, or repairing aerial fiber optic infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Outside Plant (OSP) construction practices.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NESC, and safe work practices.
• Ability to read construction prints, make-ready drawings, and work orders.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• CDL or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe is highly preferred.

As a Fiber Lineworker, you'll install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair aerial fiber optic infrastructure while working alongside experienced construction crews throughout Eastern Washington.

You’ll play a key role in expanding and maintaining reliable broadband infrastructure while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with industry standards.

• Install, maintain, and repair aerial fiber optic cable systems.
• Perform pole transfers, strand placement, over-lashing, and new aerial construction.
• Install anchors, down-guys, riser guards, terminals, and related hardware.
• Pull and place fiber optic, strand, and communications cable.
• Assist with underground transitions and make-ready construction.
• Troubleshoot damaged fiber infrastructure and assist with emergency restoration efforts.

• Bucket trucks
• Hydraulic aerial lifts
• Cable trailers
• Compressors
• Pullers
• Standard telecommunications construction equipment
• Hand and power tools

• Following OSHA, NESC, NEC, DOT, and company safety requirements.
• Performing daily safety inspections and identifying workplace hazards.
• Setting up traffic control and safe work zones.
• Reporting unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses immediately.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and safe job sites.

• Complete work orders accurately and on time.
• Read and interpret construction prints and engineering drawings.
• Document completed work and production activities.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and inventory assigned to the crew.

• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting emergency service restoration.
• Respond quickly to network outages and storm-related damage.
• Work collaboratively to restore customer services safely and efficiently.

• Pole climbing
• Bucket truck operation
• Fiber placement
• Strand construction
• Make-ready work
• Pole transfers
• Grounding and bonding
• Cable routing
• Traffic control
• Utility construction safety
• Hand and power tools

** Fiber splicing or termination experience is considered a strong plus but is not required.**

• Put safety above everything else.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Take pride in producing high-quality…