Long Haul Technician
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Job Description
Long Haul Technician supporting Zayo’s North American communications infrastructure through fiber testing, installations, route patrols, and damage prevention.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with fiber network testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and installations
- Perform fiber testing using 10G–100G test sets, OTDR traces, and Layer 1–Layer 4 validation
- Install and support optics, patch cords, and Network Interface Devices (NIDs)
- Support fault isolation and escalate technical issues, damages, or risks
- Patrol long-haul fiber routes and inspect cabinets, handholes, and buried cable routes
- Support utility locating using electrical, magnetic, GPS, and blueprint analysis techniques
- Read maps, prints, and construction drawings to understand fiber placement and risks
- Monitor third-party activity at construction sites near fiber routes to help prevent damage
- Document field activities, site conditions, utility data, and damage investigation findings
- Maintain network security and site integrity through inspections and reporting
- Communicate with technicians, engineers, contractors, and internal teams
- Ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines and company safety policies
- Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment
- Operate independently and in team environments; 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, including OTDR, light meters, and 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
- Must reside within 30–45 minutes of the Lima, Ohio or Fort Wayne, Indiana areas
- Position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including OPT, TN, H1B, or any other work visa
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Excellent health, dental & vision insurance
- Retirement 401(k) savings plan
- Paid parental leave









