Long Haul Technician, Columbus – Wawaka
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Job Description
Long Haul Technician supporting Zayo’s telecommunications infrastructure through fiber testing, route patrols, damage prevention, and field maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with fiber network activities including testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and installations
- Perform fiber testing using 10G–100G test sets, OTDR traces, and Layer 1–Layer 4 validation
- Install and support fiber network components including optics, patch cords, and Network Interface Devices (NIDs)
- Support fault isolation and escalate technical issues, damages, or risks to higher-level technicians
- Conduct regular patrols of long-haul fiber routes to identify potential risks, damage, or environmental threats
- Inspect fiber infrastructure including cabinets, handholes, and buried cable routes
- Support utility locating activities using electrical, magnetic, GPS, and blueprint analysis techniques
- Read and interpret maps, prints, and construction drawings to understand fiber placement and risks
- Deploy to construction sites to monitor third-party activity near fiber routes and help prevent damage
- Document field activities, site conditions, and utility data using company systems
- Support damage investigations by collecting field data and documenting findings
- Maintain network security and site integrity through routine inspections and reporting
- Communicate with technicians, engineers, contractors, and internal teams
- Ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines and company safety policies
- Operate independently and in team environments to meet operational goals
- Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment according to policy
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant field or construction experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of telecommunications, underground utilities, or fiber optic systems preferred
- Familiarity with fiber testing equipment (e.g., OTDR, light meters, 10G–100G testers) is a plus
- Exposure to Layer 1–Layer 4 testing concepts and network troubleshooting preferred
- OSHA or other safety certifications preferred
- Ability to learn technical skills related to fiber installation, testing, and maintenance
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company vehicle requirements
- This role works remote within the United States
- This role will be working in the field
- Ideal candidate resides within 30–45 minutes of the Lima, Ohio or Fort Wayne, Indiana areas
- Position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, such as OPT, TN, H1B, or any other type of work visa, now or in the future
Benefits:
- Non-sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave









