Drop Technician (Fiber Optic)

Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA, or Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Company

Manufactures fiber optic cable, connectivity products, and accessories and provides engineering, installation, managed services, and workforce solutions for telecommunications networks.

What you will do

• Splice fiber optic cable in underground and aerial environments.
• Run fiber drops for residential and commercial customers.
• Operate trenching equipment, including mini skid steers and walk-behind trenchers.
• Work on utility poles and fiber strands at height.
• Complete on-the-job and classroom training in telecommunications installation.

Requirements

• Telecommunications experience is preferred but not required; training is provided.
• Ability to carry, handle, and climb 28-foot ladders.
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds and perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
• Valid state driver's license and a non-negligent driving record.
• Ability to distinguish wire and cable colors and meet visual requirements for the role.
• Ability to work extended, weekend, and holiday hours and pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening.

Culture & Benefits

• Training is available for candidates entering the fiber splicing field.
• Company-provided vehicle, fuel, cell phone, tablet, and uniform.
• Work includes outdoor conditions, inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and occasional exposure to heights, chemicals, fumes, and electrical hazards.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities are supported.