Fiber Technician

Ignite Broadband a Division of Dickson Electric System is seeking a Fiber Technician to install and maintain fiber optic networks, including mainline fiber, drop cables, inside wiring, and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a high school degree or equivalent and five years of experience in the telecom field, preferably in fiber construction and installing drops.

Requirements

• Responsible for the observance and enforcement of DES safety rules, procedures, safety policies, and bulletins
• Safely, efficiently, and properly installs, prepares, removes, troubleshoots, and maintains all types of telecommunications and fiber line equipment and apparatus
• Constructs and maintains all phases of mainline fiber line construction including aerial and underground cables
• Installs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground fiber drops, to both residential and commercial premises
• Configure and optimize inside wiring systems, with a specialization in fiber optic cabling
• Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues related to inside wiring systems
• Markets Ignite Broadband services to customers and public as necessary
• Performs minor drywall patches/repairs as needed
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of various technologies, devices, and networking equipment commonly used within homes and businesses

Benefits

• Employer paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life plans
• Excellent retirement plan
• Competitive salary