Optic Fiber Technician

Fiber Optic Installation Technician — 1099 Independent Contractor

Maine | New Hampshire | Vermont

We are looking for experienced and motivated Fiber Optic Installation Technicians to join our growing team as 1099 Independent Contractors.

This position focuses primarily on residential FTTH fiber installations, troubleshooting, fiber drop work, and customer-premises equipment installation throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Compensation

This is a 1099 independent contractor position.

Technicians are paid based on completed work and production.

Depending on experience, productivity, workload, and assigned market, technicians can earn approximately:

$2,000 – $7,000 per week

Experienced and productive technicians have the opportunity to receive a consistent workload and work in high-volume markets.

There is no hourly wage or overtime rate associated with this 1099 contractor position.

Main Requirements

To work with us, technicians must have:

• Reliable vehicle suitable for field work
• Required fiber installation tools and equipment
• Valid driver’s license
• Smartphone
• Laptop for provisioning, testing, and job completion
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
• Ability to work independently and manage daily assignments
• Professional communication and customer-service skills
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Technicians should be prepared to travel between different markets depending on available workload.

Responsibilities

• Complete residential FTTH fiber optic installations
• Install aerial and underground fiber drops
• Run fiber from terminals, PEDs, or poles to customer premises
• Pull fiber through conduit when required
• Install ONTs, routers, Wi-Fi equipment, and extenders
• Install interior fiber and Ethernet cabling
• Test optical signal levels
• Troubleshoot fiber, equipment, and connectivity issues
• Perform Wi-Fi and hardwired speed testing
• Safely drill and route cable through residential structures
• Use ladders and perform aerial work when required
• Complete required job documentation and closeout notes
• Upload required job-site photographs
• Communicate with dispatch and operations during assigned work
• Provide professional customer education after installation
• Maintain high installation and safety standards

Preferred Experience

Previous experience with any of the following is strongly preferred:

• FTTH / Fiber-to-the-Home
• Fiber optic installation
• Fiber drops
• Residential internet installation
• Fiber troubleshooting
• Optical power meters
• VFL testing
• ONT installation
• Wi-Fi router installation
• Ethernet / CAT5e / CAT6
• Aerial drops
• Underground conduit
• Pole work
• Cable TV / Internet installation
• Low-voltage installation
• Outside Plant / OSP telecommunications

Experienced fiber technicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates with cable, telecommunications, electrical, low-voltage, or similar field experience may also be considered.

Tools & Equipment

Contractors are responsible for having the tools and equipment necessary to perform fiber installations safely and professionally, including:

• Reliable work vehicle
• Extension ladder
• Power tools
• Hand tools
• Fiber preparation tools
• Fiber testing equipment
• Ethernet tools
• Laptop
• Smartphone

Additional tool requirements will be discussed during onboarding.

Work Area

Current opportunities are available throughout:

New Hampshire

Maine

Vermont

Technicians must be willing to travel between markets when necessary.

Workload and earning potential may vary depending on technician availability, experience, performance, location, and customer demand.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for contractors who:

• Want a high earning potential
• Are motivated and productive
• Can work independently
• Take responsibility for the quality of their installations
• Communicate professionally with customers and operations
• Maintain their own vehicle and tools
• Are willing to travel where work is available

• Follow safety and installation standards

• Want consistent opportunities in the fiber optic industry

If you are an experienced fiber technician with your own vehicle and tools and are ready to travel throughout NH, ME, and VT, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and include your fiber, cable, telecommunications, or low-voltage experience.

Pay: $1,500.00 - $5,000.00 per week

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,500 - $5,000