What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Field Technician / Fiber Outside Plant / Marietta, GA position at NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company?
A great opportunity for an experienced fiber construction professional to join a growing team as a Quality Control Fiber Inspector. This is a full-time direct-hire position focused on inspecting FTTH/fiber overbuild (FOB) or long-haul fiber construction, worksite restoration, subcontractor performance, and overall build quality. The ideal candidate will have strong wireline fiber construction experience and a solid understanding of construction engineering and underground utilities.
This is a field-focused opportunity with a stable organization supporting telecommunications infrastructure construction. The standout feature is the combination of hands-on fiber construction oversight, autonomy in the field, and a strong benefits package. The position offers a company vehicle and gas card, overtime opportunities, paid time off, healthcare contributions, and a 401(k) match.
Location
- Candidates for this role must be located NW of Atlanta near Cobb County, Marietta, Dallas, Villa Rica, etc.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong fiber experience, specifically with either FTTH/FOB or long-haul fiber construction
- Wireline telecommunications experience required; wireless experience does not apply
- Experience within telecommunications or utility construction/maintenance
- Experience with construction engineering
- Stable work history
- Ability to read and interpret utility maps, prints, and blueprints
- Valid driver's license
- Strong computer skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Authorized to work in the United States
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with installation, repair, maintenance, and locating underground utilities
- Experience inspecting telecommunications or utility construction work
- Experience working with employees, subcontractors, crews, safety teams, and field management
- Experience resolving customer or homeowner complaints
- Local candidates in the Northwest Atlanta area, including Cobb County, Douglasville, or Villa Rica
What You Will Be Doing
- Inspect jobs and worksite restoration to ensure work performed by employees and subcontractors meets quality expectations, customer standards, and contract requirements
- Review utility maps and prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities
- Operate electronic detection equipment to locate and mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits
- Contact subcontractors daily for job follow-up
- Coordinate activities with crews, subcontractors, Safety, and field management
- Assist with resolving customer and homeowner complaints
Tech Breakdown
- FTTH/FOB/Long-haul fiber construction
- Wireline Telecommunications
- Utility Maps & Prints
- Blueprints
- Underground Utility Detection Equipment
- Construction Engineering
- Computer Systems
Daily Responsibilities
- Perform quality inspections of fiber construction and restoration work
- Verify construction meets customer standards and contract requirements
- Identify and document quality issues
- Follow up with subcontractors regarding completed and outstanding work
- Coordinate field activities with construction crews and management
- Locate and mark underground utilities using electronic detection equipment
- Support customer and homeowner issue resolution
- Maintain accurate communication and documentation related to field activities