Fiber Technician

Job overview

The Fiber Technician role is an onsite field position based in DeRidder, LA; compensation is not specified. The Operations department installs and maintains telecommunications equipment and fiber-optic cable. The technician tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and adjusts equipment and connections to restore or improve service. The role also explains equipment to customers and supports a 24/7/365 operation, including emergency schedules during disasters and network outages.

What you'll do

• Test circuits and equipment to isolate malfunctions
• test newly installed or updated equipment
• inspect, repair, or replace equipment
• change circuit layouts according to work orders or diagrams
• analyze test readings and trouble reports
• adjust equipment to improve performance or meet customer requests
• drive crew trucks
• demonstrate equipment and respond to customer questions or complaints.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fiber technician

telecommunications

fiber optics

field service

troubleshooting

equipment repair

deridder la

cablesouth media iii

travel up to 20%

weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires field telecommunications experience and states travel may be up to 20%; work may involve weekends, emergency schedules, outdoor conditions, and heights.

About the employer

CABLESOUTH MEDIA III LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Wired Telecommunications Carriers. Sector: 51.