Google Fiber

Fiber-optic broadband internet service provider

Outside Plant Maintenance Technician

Telecommunications EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKansas City, MO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Three years of experience in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) or Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) network construction and/or large-scale fiber network deployments.
One year of experience in fiber splicing for termination and midspan use cases, optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR), and power meter fiber optic testing.
A valid driver's license.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds of equipment as required.
Ability to pass a motor vehicle record check that meets company standards.
Ability to work non-standard hours as needed, including nights, weekends, holidays, and differing work rotations or shifts, and to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain the physical plant in the Last Mile Network.
Diagnose and correct service-impacting root causes from outside plant distribution cables to customer premise equipment.
Ensure continuous residential and small business services by identifying and resolving service-disrupting issues across the outside plant distribution cables and customer premise equipment within the network.
Diagnose and correct issues with network connectivity, including drop cabling, network interface units, patch panels, media cabinets, and optical network terminals.
Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to inside wiring, powering systems, and network devices.
Install, restore, or maintain aerial and underground cable plants according to company standards.
Assist vendor partners in developing expertise in installation, maintenance, and repair of last-mile plant, while providing coverage for downstream portions of network infrastructure.
Navigate complex customer interactions with professionalism and thoroughness.
Communicate with internal colleagues and external customers.
Build relationships with property managers and building owners through technical knowledge, communication, and collaboration.
Execute operational processes and procedures with attention to detail.
Collaborate with team members to build proficiency in troubleshooting complex issues affecting network connectivity and inside wiring.

Desired Qualifications

Three years of experience with fiber-to-the-business or enterprise-level fiber network construction or operations.
One year of experience managing relationships with contractors and vendors of varying types and sizes.
Experience interfacing with local pole owners and utility companies, coordinating with city or local permitting offices, and subject matter expertise in outside plant Fiber to the Home (OSP FTTH) deployments, including service drop installations.
Experience troubleshooting Ethernet network issues related to routers, switches, and hubs.
Experience with rack-and-stack work, assembling server stanchions, telemetry closet work (MPOE, DMARC, etc.), and patch panels.
Ability to operate GSuite applications such as Google Docs and Google Sheets, and Salesforce applications.
Ability to safely operate bucket vehicles that elevate up to 25 feet above ground.

At gFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

The application window will be open until at least November 5th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Area Description

The Field Operations team is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and small business services. Within gFiber’s Field Operations, the Plant Maintenance team supports wired and wireless customer installation and network construction leading to the growing and maintaining of gFiber networks.

Role Description (and additional job description)

As an Outside Plant (OSP) Maintenance Technician, you will focus on the installation, repair, and maintenance of the gFiber physical plant in the Last Mile Network. You will diagnose and correct all service impacting root causes from the OSP Distribution cables to the customer’s premise equipment. You will assist vendor partners to develop expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of last mile plant, while continuing to provide coverage for downstream portions of our network infrastructure.

In this role, you'll:

Technical Expertise:

Network Troubleshooting:

Ensure continuous residential and small business services by identifying and resolving service-disrupting issues spanning from the OSP Distribution cables to customer premise equipment within the gFiber network.
Diagnose and correct issues with network connectivity, including drop cabling, network interface units, patch panels, media cabinets, and Optical Network Terminals (ONTs).
Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to inside wiring, powering systems, and network devices.

Network Infrastructure:

Install, restore, or maintain aerial and underground cable plants according to gFiber Standards.

Customer Service:

Navigate complex customer interactions with exceptional client service, professionalism, and thoroughness.
Communicate effectively with internal colleagues and external customers.
Cultivate relationships with property managers and building owners through advanced technical knowledge, effective communication, and collaboration.

Teamwork and Leadership:

Execute operational processes and procedures with attention to detail.
Foster a culture of continuous learning by collaborating with team members to achieve proficiency in troubleshooting complex issues affecting network connectivity and inside wiring.

Additional Responsibilities:

Ability to work non-standard working hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, and be willing to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs)

3 years experience in Fiber to the Home (FTTH)/ Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) network construction and/or large scale fiber network deployments.
1 years of experience in fiber splicing for both termination and midspan use cases, optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) and Power Meter fiber optic testing.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs of equipment as required.
Ability to pass a motor vehicle record check that meets company standards.
Ability to work non-standard working hours as needed including nights, weekends, holidays, and differing work rotations/shifts as well as 10% domestic travel.

Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

3 years of experience with fiber to the B2B/Enterprise level fiber network construction/operations.
1 year of experience managing relationships with contractors and vendors of varying types and sizes.
Experience interfacing with local pole owners and utility companies, coordinating with city/local permitting offices, and subject matter expertise in outside plant Fiber to the Home (OSP FTTH) deployments with experience in service drop installations.
Experience troubleshooting Ethernet network issues related to routers, switches and hubs.
Experience with rack and stack work, assembling server stanchions, telemetry closet work (MPOE, DMARC, etc.), and patch panels.
Ability to operate GSuite (e.g., Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc) and Salesforce applications.
Ability to safely operate bucket vehicles that elevate up to 25 feet above ground.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $45,900 - $55,700 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

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About the Company

Google Fiber

Fiber-optic broadband internet service provider

Google Fiber provides fiber-optic broadband internet service to residential and small business customers. It delivers high-speed, fiber-to-the-home connections with multiple speed tiers and symmetric upload/download speeds, typically without data caps or annual contracts, and it can include TV or phone through partnerships. The company builds and operates its own fiber networks (sometimes using city networks or acquisitions) to expand service, differentiating itself with symmetric speeds and simple pricing. Its goal is to broaden access to ultra-fast internet and stimulate competition in the broadband market, supported by a strategic merger with Astound Broadband to fund further expansion.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Mountain View, CA
Founded: 2010

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