PO Box 323 / 415 Waterman Rd
South Royalton, VT 05068
833-323-4237  

 

 

OUTSIDE PLANT FIBER TECHNICIAN 

GWI Vermont is hiring Outside Plant Fiber Technician(s). This full-time position offers a competitive  wage and benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and  vacation/personal time. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid work ethic and the ability to  perform quality work in a cooperative team environment.  

Team members must be reliable and self-motivated while meeting GWI Vermont’s mission, vision and  values by exhibiting excellence, competence, teamwork, respect and accountability. 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Making connections for subscribers from pole to house. 
  • Mounting network interface device on the premises. 
  • Splicing into the active system and into test point to house to record light level.
  • Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining fiber network. 
  • Climbing utilities poles and setting ladders. 
  • Responding to emergency outages outside of normal working hours, covering on-call  and other work required before/after normal scheduled hours. 
  • Communicating well between crews and staff. 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required: 

  • Two (2) years’ experience with splicing fiber and OSP construction. 
  • Valid driver’s license with no recent license suspensions. 
  • High school diploma, GED or industrial school certification. 
  • Good written and verbal communications skills. 
  • Must pass a background check. 
  • Must be able to read and understand color designed maps and splice charts. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. 
  • Must be able to climb 50’. 
  • Must be able to see colors without limitation. 

 

Download the application form and submit it with  a resume to resumes@ecfiber.net or via US mail to Attn: Human Resources, GWI Vermont LLC, 415  Waterman Rd, S. Royalton, VT 05068. 

 

GWI Vermont LLC is the operating company for ECFiber and LymeFiber. GWI Vermont LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.