Drop Technician - Tehachapi, CA

Position: Drop Technician 2 - Tehachapi, CA

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. This range is provided by Race Communications. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$45,760.00/yr - $49,920.00/yr

Location

In-Field:
Tehachapi, CA

Location Status:
Work will be primarily performed at a designated field worksite location based out of a central Race Communications worksite. Frequent travel to and work from other Race offices or other off‑site locations will be required.

Compensation: $22-$24 USD per hour

Shift: 4 days @ 10 hours per day

Position Impact

The Drop Technician 2 focuses on the installation, maintenance, and repair of the last‑mile connectivity infrastructure, often referred to as the "drop." You will play a crucial role in ensuring that telecom services, including internet, phone, and television, are delivered effectively to residential and business customers. Drop Technicians are responsible for installing and terminating fiber optics, connecting them to customer premises, and ensuring proper signal quality.

You will troubleshoot connectivity issues, diagnose, and rectify problems promptly, and maintain accurate records of your work. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Drop Technicians contribute to reliable and high‑quality telecom services, ultimately enhancing connectivity experiences for end‑users.

Qualifications and Experience

• Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• A valid California driver's license, subject to successful verification through a DMV check, is mandatory
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Drop Technician or 6 months experience with outside plant/fiber optics
• Solid understanding of drop processes and GO95 codes
• Proficient understanding of utility markings
• Proven understanding and ability to read and interpret fiber network design maps, splice plans, and MOPs
• Proven knowledge of distribution operations, construction, and maintenance
• Experience in fiber optic splicing/termination is a plus
• Effective communication in English (speaking, reading, writing)
• Proficiency in Spanish Language is desirable

Skills

• Proficient use of MS Office applications including Teams, teleconferencing applications
• Functional use of common office equipment, computers, and office software
• Ability to distinguish colors and audible tones

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Maintenance

• Performs placement of aerial and underground fiber optic cable on customer premises
• Performs installations and replacements of aerial and underground fiber drop cable
• Performs termination of fiber drop cable
• Performs installation of exterior DMARC Clam Shell
• Performs installations and repairs of underground conduit

Customer Support

• Provides exceptional customer service during on‑site visits, addressing customer inquiries and concerns professionally and courteously

Equipment Operations and Site Maintenance

• Operates mechanized equipment such as a bucket truck, excavators, and trencher
• Climbs poles up to 40 feet and operates in bucket trucks with 32′ plus ladders
• Manages deployment and removal of traffic control devices to ensure safety in work areas on streets or roadways
• Adheres to and operates within the weight capacity limits specified by manufacturers for equipment and machinery

Vehicle Maintenance and Travel

• Maintains vehicle/equipment pre‑op/post‑op to be prepared to perform required duties
• Maintains a clean driving record as defined by the current fleet insurance underwriter
• Spends a significant portion of the workday traveling in a vehicle visiting various locations and spending time both indoors and outdoors including businesses and/or residents
• Overtime, nights, and weekends may be required

Safety Awareness and Compliance

• Observes hazards and reports any concerns or accidents to a supervisor or safety professional; participates in the investigation process as needed
• Understands, completes, and signs off all pre‑job safety planning tools at the start and end of the shift; completes all required safety‑related…