Job Description

Fiber Optic Technician

Full-Time, Hourly, Tipton, MO

What You'll Do

As a Fiber Optic Technician, your primary focus will include:
🏗 New Construction: Build and expand our fiber network infrastructure.
🛠 Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues in existing fiber lines with precision.
🚨 Service Restoration: Respond to outages and restore fiber services seamlessly.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve fiber optic splicing, troubleshooting, and drop/cable construction using large and small equipment to deliver exceptional results.

What You Bring to the Team

🗓️ Experience Required

• Completion of a two-year EDS, UST, or related program with at least 1 year of relevant experience
• OR, at least 3 years of consecutive aerial and/or underground utility construction experience

🚛 CDL Required

• Must possess a valid Class A CDL without an L restriction

🧗 Climbing Certification

• Certified climber or willing to become certified!

Core Technical Skills

To excel in this role, you'll need:

• Strong knowledge of fiber optic theory, including fiber loss, connector types, and fiber types (preferred).
• Hands-on experience with both ribbon fiber and loose-tube fiber, including deribbonizing and ribbonizing (preferred).
• Proficiency in fiber testing using tools like OTDR, OLTS, Power Meters, and VFL
• Ability to operate single and mass fusion splicing machines with accuracy.
• Skill in reading splicing matrices and installing/maintaining aerial and underground splice closures.
• Ability to differentiate fiber sizes and color codes quickly and accurately in diverse environments (FTTH, underground, aerial).

Robust Benefits Package:

💰 401(k) with company matching-because your future matters.
🏦 Pension plan-helping you build long-term financial security.

🩺 Health & Wellness Packages: Medical, dental, and various other options to keep you feeling your best.

📅 Paid Time Off: Take the breaks you've earned-rested techs make better splices.

🎓 Career Growth: Opportunities for training, certifications, and advanced equipment experience.

🤝 Supportive Team Culture: Work with people who respect your craft, value your expertise, and celebrate your wins.

Apply today if this position matches your skills, abilities and interests.

Included in Full Time Employment:

As a benefit to all full-time employees, Co-Mo Connect offers a full and comprehensive list of benefits including medical insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan, and pension plan. More information will be provided throughout the hiring process. We're also excited to offer all employees regular training for safety, as well as personal and professional development.

What to expect:

Submit your application.

Receive a confirmation email that your application was received.

Communication regarding the interview process (in some cases multiple rounds of interviewing may occur.)

Updates following the interview process.

Questions regarding this job posting?

Contact HumanResources@co-mo.coop for assistance.

Co-Mo Connect is an Equal Opportunity Employer.