Field Technician II

Conduct site surveys and field inspections to assess building entrance requirements, equipment space availability, outdoor cabinets, buried cable, construction areas, and related facilities.

Identify, troubleshoot, document, and escalate potential network issues before they become service affecting, using deductive reasoning to improve network performance and customer experience.

Prepare accurate field documentation, including site surveys, fiber panel audits, closeout packages, power audit reports, maintenance records, and other required work records.

Communicate effectively with customers, peers, contractors, management, and cross-functional teams; participate in project and process meetings and serve as a resource for less experienced technicians.

Follow safety procedures, maintain eligibility to operate a company vehicle, complete vehicle inspections, and support on-call, after-hours, extended-shift, and overnight travel requirements as assigned.

Install, test, turn up, decommission, and troubleshoot network and customer services, including SONET, TDM, DWDM, IP, Ethernet, and related transport equipment.

Perform optical, Ethernet, BER, SONET, circuit, and power testing using appropriate tools such as OTDRs, optical power meters, digital multimeters, fiber identifiers, and fiber scopes.

Complete installation commissioning and ongoing support of optical transmission systems, DC power, low/high voltage electrical systems, and related critical infrastructure.

Perform preventive and demand maintenance for network facilities, equipment, materials, and assigned infrastructure to support service reliability and operational standards.

Install, label, scope, clean, and test fiber optic patch cords and support ISP/OSP work, including metro and long-haul fiber assignments as needed.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

At least 2 years of experience in fiber optic installation, maintenance, telecommunications, network infrastructure, or a related technical field required.

Experience using basic fiber and telecommunications testing equipment required; OTDR, DC power, and circuit testing experience preferred.

Valid state-issued driver’s license required; must maintain company vehicle eligibility, including no more than two moving violations within the past three years.

Experience with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Oracle and Smartsheet preferred.

Estimated base pay range for this role is $25.00 - $33.00 USD / hour

Shift Differential Pay Available: Eligible non-exempt, U.S.-based roles receive additional pay for evening and overnight hours, based on role and shift assignment, in accordance with company policy.

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.

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