Fiber Technician

Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Fiber Technician and become a vital part of building and maintaining high-speed telecommunication networks. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for installing, splicing, and troubleshooting fiber optic cables to ensure seamless connectivity for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Your expertise will help deliver reliable internet, telephony, and network services that keep communities connected and businesses thriving. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in the field, utilize your technical skills, and make a tangible impact on modern communication infrastructure.

Interested candidates MUST Apply online @ https://www.swyftfiber.com/why-swyft-fiber/

Duties

• Tests circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate the source of malfunctions, using various hand tools.
• Tests and repairs, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
• Drives crew trucks to and from work areas.
• Inspects equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning.
• Repairs or replaces faulty equipment.
• Removes and remakes connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
• Demonstrates equipment to customers and explains how it is to be used and responds to any inquiries or complaints.
• Analyzes test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
• Adjusts or modifies equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of field experience as a telecommunications technician required.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure required.
• Familiarity with fiber optic cable preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Travel will be required and may be up to 20%, depending on the business needs.
• Ability to work long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to respond to the needs of a 24/7/365 operation.
• Must be able to work emergency schedules during natural disasters and network outages.
• Individuals must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record meeting the company and insurance policy conditions.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication, active listening, and service orientation
• Time management, multitasking, and working effectively in fast-paced or stressful environments
• Attention to detail, sound decision-making, and complex problem-solving
• Troubleshooting fiber issues and reading from screens, devices, or paper
• Proficient in driving and maneuvering trucks with trailers
• Physical stamina: standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, overhead lifting, and using tools (shovel, post hole digger)
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather, at heights (up to 50'), on ladders, poles, lift trucks, and in confined spaces

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception, and ability to focus.

The conditions listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers as deemed appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Interested candidates MUST apply online @ https://www.swyftfiber.com/why-swyft-fiber/

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18 - $25