Deployment Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Operate various construction tools and equipment, such as concrete saws, core drills, vacuums, skid steers, and forklifts.

• Ensure safe work practices and conduct daily safety inspections of the site and equipment.

• Set up, execute, and dismantle daily tasks in accordance with engineering specifications.

• Read and interpret engineering schematics and construction blueprints.

• Document site conditions and daily project activities while maintaining electronic records.

• Address onsite challenges and escalate issues when necessary.

• Install and configure both aerial and underground fiber cables along with splice enclosures.

• Execute fiber fusion splicing for both loose tube and ribbon fiber cables.

• Implement hardware and software updates or modifications to site equipment.

• Conduct first-line acceptance testing of new and modified networks via the Network Handoff Process.

• Ensure a clean and safe work environment and maintain tools in operational condition.

• Collaborate with customers and carriers to support service delivery and assurance.

• Provide constructive feedback to the engineering and standards teams.

• Engage in network operations, monitoring, maintenance, and, if needed, removal of existing ZAYO fiber networks.

• Assist in the training of other personnel.

• Track, document, and evaluate project activities and KPI deliverables for ongoing improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

• A valid driver’s license is necessary to operate a ZAYO vehicle.

• A pre-employment background check, including MVR, may be conducted.

• Experience in fiber engineering design, splicing, and/or construction implementation is essential.

• Familiarity with Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) fiber installation standards and practices is required.

• Working knowledge of Right-of-Way (ROW) construction standards (both aerial and underground) is needed.

• Understanding of NESC, NEC, and OSHA standards is beneficial.

• Knowledge of wireless and telecommunications technologies and platforms is preferred.

• Availability for on-call emergency support on a 24/7 basis is necessary.

• Proficiency in testing with RF and fiber test equipment, such as PIM analyzers, antenna analyzers, RF power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, OTDR, fusion splicers, optic power meters, DMM, PMD, optical spectrum analyzers, BER test sets, and sniffers is required.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Willingness to work in varying climates and environments.

• Capability to safely drive and operate a boom truck in public right-of-way areas.

• Ability to work closely with vendors and provide them with guidance.

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Experience in computer support, power management, and troubleshooting is advantageous.

• An Associate's degree or some college education is preferred.

• Military or technical school training in telecommunications, electronics, and AC/DC power systems is preferred.

• A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for discretionary annual incentive plans for non-sales roles.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Life insurance benefits.

• Disability retirement plans available.

• Paid time off for employees.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• Participation in the Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan.

• Generous paid time off policy, including paid parental leave.

• Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the employment selection process.