Fiber Installation Technician

Available Positions:

Positions available (4) Suffolk and Williamsburg VA / (2) Salisbury area MD / (1) State College, PA

Qualifications:

Must have 2-3 years experience installing fiber and coax to the home, ONT and router installation, phone service and video. You must be a responsible self starter with the ability to work independently.

Other Requirements:

Must have reliable truck/van with 28' extension ladder on ladder rack, cones, safety belt and lanyard (all PPE: hard hat, safety vest),standard fiber terminating and testing equipment, 500' conduit rodder, telecom tools, drills, bits, wall fish (all hand tools). Insurance is required.

Job Description:

This is a 1099 independent contractor position with competitive piece-rate compensation and steady install volume. The Fiber-to-the-Home Installation Technician is responsible for the end-to-end installation, activation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic services for residential customers.

Job Responsibilities:

Technicians perform site surveys, run and splice fiber drops, inside wiring, install optical network terminals (ONTs), configure customer premises equipment, telephone, video services and verify service performance to meet company and industry standards. The position requires strong technical expertise in fiber optic systems, including splicing, testing, trouble shooting and signal validation using specialized equipment.Technicians must be able to perform quality work that is neat and up to the ISP's standards as there will be quality control (QC) checks..

This role also serves as a key customer-facing position, requiring clear communication, professionalism, and the ability to educate customers on their services and equipment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality installations and connectivity.