Long Haul Technician – Umatilla, Prineville, Reno
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Job Description
Long Haul Technician maintaining Zayo’s fiber infrastructure through testing, route patrols, locating, and damage prevention. Field-based work across Umatilla, Prineville, and Reno areas.
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.
- Perform inspections of 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 in accordance with 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.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- This 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:
- 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
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