Fiber Internet Field Service Technician (New Castle)

Insight Global's client is seeking a Service Technician in New Castle, CO for a 6-month contract, potential to extend or convert permanent. The Service Technician regularly performs service activation and installs of fiber network to include construction elements such as conduit, fiber, split enclosures, cabinets and utility locating.

Job Duties
• Performing general installation of fiber network, including connecting, disconnecting, testing, repairing and maintaining the fiber network.
• Directly engaging with customers at install locations to ensure timely, efficient and optimal activation/connectivity.
• Completing installs with knowledge of different installation tactics, including optimal utility placements related to wall fishing.
• Ability to perform fiber drops on site from handhole to house with supervision.
• Understand the mainline and drop-blowing process and assist teams with supervision.
• Understand basic concepts of the data center and its components.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting to identify connectivity issues from home to handhole.
• Build a splice dome and express dome installation with supervision.
• Understand conduit continuity and light level testing to perform installs, with the ability to identify connectivity issues.
• Complete general repair of the network including troubleshooting at the NID/home/handhold.
• Basic understanding of Utility locates.
• All other duties as assigned.

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Required Skills & Experience

Must Haves:
• 1+ years experience in telecommunications with basic understanding of fiber optic systems, networking, and low-voltage wiring
• Active valid drivers license and clean drivers record
• Ability to pass a background check
• Excellent communication and professionalism
• Ability to lift 75 pounds, comfortable utilizing power tools and performing aerial work on a ladder or bucket truck as needed

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.