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FTTH Technician - KY(Various Cities)
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A Photonics Technician is responsible for assembling, dismantling, installing, calibrating, testing, operating and repairing lasers. They also may perform alignment procedures, clean optics, integrate lasers with opto-mechanics parts, work on laser documentation and troubleshoot.
$60,393 / year median in Kentucky
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Back FTTH Technician - KY(Various Cities) Engineering Lexington , Kentucky Contract 1788380765930 Sep 2, 2026
Title:
FTTH Technician Daily Rate:
$400.00 - $700.00 a day (6 days a week)
Location:
Various cities in KY, see below
Job Type:
Contract
•Interested candidates must complete screening that is provided after application is sent
• Install fiber-optic service at residential and commercial customer locations. Run fiber from the designated terminal, pedestal, handhole, pole, or network connection point to the customer's premises. Install and route interior and exterior fiber cabling. Drill through exterior and interior walls when necessary to properly route service. Install fiber drops, NIDs/enclosures, ONTs, routers, and other required customer-premise equipment. Perform fiber terminations, connector installation, and splicing when required. Test optical signal levels and verify that installations meet required specifications. Activate internet and other applicable services. Configure routers and Wi-Fi equipment and confirm proper connectivity. Troubleshoot fiber, equipment, Wi-Fi, and connectivity issues. Properly document completed work, equipment used, test results, and installation details. Take required photographs and complete electronic work orders. Follow all company, customer, OSHA, and job-site safety requirements. Communicate with supervisors and dispatch regarding job status, problems, damages, or additional work required.
Qualifications Previous installation experience in:
FTTH ?cable ?low voltage preferred, Fiber install and troubleshooting experience Ability to use fiber testing equipment; Optical power meter and ?visual fault locators. Ability to operate drills, hand tools, ladders, and other installation equipment safely. Basic understanding of home networking, routers, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet. Professional appearance and strong customer-service skills. Other Requirements Ability to work independently and manage multiple assigned jobs throughout the day. Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record required General liability and workmanship comp insurance. Ability to pass applicable background and/or drug-screening requirements when required by the project. Must have white work vehicle (van or truck) with ladder rack, basic hand tools. Splicer will be leased to you if necessary
LOCATIONS NEEDED
Lexington, Kentucky Versailles, Kentucky Georgetown, Kentucky Midway, Kentucky Richmond, Kentucky Berea, Kentucky About Seneca Resources:
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