What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Optic Staking Agent position at Kit Carson Electric Coop?
Kit Carson Internet is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Fiber Optic Staking Technician to join our growing team.
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a direct impact by designing and supporting the expansion of reliable fiber optic service to homes and businesses across our communities.
What You'll Do:
- Design & Stake Fiber Projects
- Plan and stake new fiber routes, customer drops, and system expansions while ensuring projects meet all design specifications and construction standards.
- Field Work Meets Technology
Use mapping, staking, drafting, and database software to design efficient fiber infrastructure and maintain accurate system records.
- Work Directly with Customers & Landowners
Coordinate easements and rights-of-way, answer customer questions, and develop practical facility locations that work for everyone.Inspect completed facilities, maintain accurate equipment records, and help ensure all projects meet code, safety, and construction requirements.Partner with engineering, operations, and field staff to support new service connections, system upgrades, and long-term network reliability.What you bring:
- Ensure Quality & Compliance
- Collaborate Across Teams
- Experience in fiber optic construction, utility staking, telecommunications, or utility line design
- Knowledge of fiber optic infrastructure and basic understanding of electric utility systems
- Familiarity with mapping/GIS, CAD, databases, and spreadsheets
- Understanding of rights-of-way, easements, and permitting
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) preferred
- Comfortable working both outdoors in the field and indoors in an office setting
- Valid New Mexico driver’s license with insurable driving record required
Apply online at: https://kitcarson.com/community/employment/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have the ability to pass a drug test to include testing for Marijuana?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22