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Google Fiber

Fiber-optic broadband internet service provider

Field Services Center Technician 2

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026Deadline 10/27/26
$31.15 - $37.79/hr+ Bonus
Mid
Austin, TX, USA
In Person
Electrical EngineeringTelecommunications Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in Fiber to the Home (FTTH), Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON), or 10 Gigabit Passive Optical Network (XGS) network construction and/or large-scale fiber network deployments.
  • At least 3 years of experience managing relationships with a variety of contractors and vendors.
  • At least 3 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or equivalent mapping systems.
  • Ability to work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and differing work rotations or shifts.
  • Experience using a computer in a professional setting.
  • Experience with field services dispatch in telecommunications or a similar industry.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot complex issues affecting residential and small-business services.
  • Coordinate multiple repair and maintenance resources for Outside Plant (OSP) across concurrent incidents.
  • Coordinate installation fulfillment dispatch, including route optimization and handling calls from technicians.
  • Install and test Ethernet jacks; make cross-connects in telecommunications spaces (MDF, IDF, HDF); work with fiber-optic cables; install radio mounts; tune microwave point-to-point radios; and perform installation, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting duties.
  • Handle complex customer interactions with professionalism and thoroughness.
  • Use computers and comply with company entry policies, including time-bound and wording requirements.
  • Support dispatch and technical support for installation and repair of gFiber services, Outside and Inside Plant repair and maintenance, planned maintenance, and preventative maintenance.
  • Use service-support software and GIS mapping systems to diagnose and correct service-impacting root causes from central offices, remote terminals, or huts through customer-premises equipment.
  • Troubleshoot impairments involving connections, drop cabling, network interface units, patch panels, media cabinets, optical network terminals (ONTs), inside wiring (fiber and Ethernet, including backup power and uninterruptible power supplies), media gateways, modems, routers, switches, Outside Plant cabling, and active electronics including CWDM and DWDM applications.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 3 years of experience with field services dispatch in telecommunications or a similar industry.
  • At least 3 years of experience in fiber splicing for termination and midspan use cases, and in optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) and power-meter fiber-optic testing.
  • At least 3 years of experience with fiber-to-the-business (B2B) or enterprise-level fiber network construction or operations.
  • 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.
  • Experience operating Google Workspace, Oracle Field Service Cloud (OFSC), and/or Salesforce Field Service Lightning (FSL).

About the company

Google Fiber provides high-speed fiber-optic broadband for homes and small businesses. It uses fiber-to-the-home connections to offer symmetric upload and download speeds across several tiers, with no data caps, no equipment fees, and no annual contracts. It differentiates itself by its fast, equal-speed internet and by building or leveraging fiber networks rather than relying on traditional cable infrastructure, while shifting TV offerings to streaming partners. Its goal is to expand ultra-fast internet access and boost competition in the broadband market, supported by a planned merger with Astound Broadband to fund further expansion while Alphabet retains a minority stake.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • March 11 2026 merger creates a larger independent broadband platform with Astound.
  • January 2026 multi-gig upgrades give existing Des Moines customers 3x faster service immediately.
  • GFiber now serves 19 states, giving a broader base for multifamily and business upsells.

What critics are saying

  • March 11 2026 Stonepeak merger signals Alphabet needs outside capital for expansion.
  • AT&T targets 40 million fiber locations by 2026, and T-Mobile is buying more fiber JVs.
  • 2016 expansion halt and 9 percent staff cuts proved GFiber retreats when economics tighten.

What makes Google Fiber unique

  • Alphabet-backed GFiber sells symmetrical speeds, no caps, and no contracts.
  • January 2026 Des Moines made 3 Gig the default at unchanged $70 pricing.
  • June 2026 Pacifica Place launch paired 3 Gig, Wi-Fi 7, and instant move-in connectivity.

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Light Reading
Oct 23rd, 2026
gFiber to take over for Ting Fiber in Colorado Springs

gFiber has cut a deal to take control of Ting Fiber's dark fiber lease in Colorado Springs, a move that will expand gFiber's presence in Colorado.

PR Newswire
Oct 13th, 2026
Gemtek, Qualcomm and gFiber unveil Wi-Fi 8 gateway with on-device AI, launching 2027

Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. is showing an AI-native Wi-Fi 8 broadband gateway at Network X 2026, built with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and gFiber, Inc. The device brings Edge AI and next-generation connectivity into the home. The gateway runs on the Qualcomm Dragonwing NPro A8 Elite Platform and uses software from Genix Networks, a Gemtek subsidiary. It offers Wi-Fi 8 Quad-Band connectivity and local AI computing. gFiber is the launch service provider and the first operator to deploy it. Subscribers can manage their home network by voice, asking about device activity, performance, and security. Local processing of supported requests can protect privacy, speed up responses, and reduce reliance on the cloud. Commercial deployment is targeted for 2027. "This collaboration combines Qualcomm's Wi-Fi 8 platform and gFiber's subscriber experience with Gemtek's product engineering and Genix software," said James Lee, chief executive officer of Gemtek.

Associated Press
Jun 16th, 2026
GFiber and Quext launch 3 gig Wi-Fi 7 multifamily network at Irvine Company's Pacifica Place

GFiber and smart property technology provider Quext have launched a next-generation connectivity solution at Irvine Company's 896-unit Pacifica Place property in Irvine, California. The deployment represents the first multifamily implementation of 3 gigabit symmetrical speeds with Wi-Fi 7 technology. The system provides residents with instant connectivity upon move-in through Quext's app, eliminating installation delays. Residents receive a private network that extends throughout their units and common areas, enabling control of smart home devices anywhere on the property. The solution integrates with Irvine Company's Tour Guide app, allowing prospective residents secure property access during self-guided tours. According to the National Multifamily Housing Council, nearly 75% of apartment tenants consider pre-installed Wi-Fi an important amenity. GFiber currently operates in 19 states across America.

Business Wire
Mar 17th, 2026
Astound appoints Ettienne Brandt CEO ahead of GFiber merger following Frontier's $20B Verizon sale

Astound has appointed Ettienne Brandt as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Brandt will lead the company as it prepares for a planned combination with GFiber (formerly Google Fiber), announced on 11 March, which would create the largest independent fibre-based broadband provider in the United States. Brandt brings over 25 years of telecommunications experience. He most recently served as executive vice president, commercial at Frontier Communications, playing a key role in the company's transformation that led to its $20 billion sale to Verizon. He has previously worked for British Telecom, EE, Orange and Virgin Media. Astound provides internet, Wi-Fi, mobile, TV and fibre-optic solutions across multiple US states, including Texas, California and New York.

GeekWire
Mar 12th, 2026
Born as Wave in the Seattle area, Astound Broadband is merging with GFiber as new internet provider

For the Pacific Northwest tech corridor, the deal is the latest chapter for a business born in Kirkland, Wash., as Wave Broadband. Founded by Steve Weed, Wave grew into a dominant regional challenger to traditional cable giants.