Pillar Innovations
Fiber Optics Field Technician I
Pillar Innovations, Grantsville, Maryland, United States, 21536
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Overview Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.
Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so.
Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!
Position overview Are you looking for a hands-on career where you can work outdoors, solve problems, and build the infrastructure that keeps people connected? As a
Fiber Optics Field Technician I , you''ll play a crucial role in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting fiber optic networks that power homes, businesses, and industries. This dynamic role keeps you out in the field, working with cutting-edge technology to ensure seamless communication networks. Each day brings variety and challenge, whether you''re installing fiber lines, troubleshooting network issues, or working at heights and in confined spaces — all while developing valuable technical expertise. You''ll be part of a team-oriented environment, collaborating with skilled professionals who prioritize safety, efficiency, and quality. Whether you''re new to fiber optics or bring years of experience, we provide opportunities for growth through hands-on training in fiber splicing, testing, and network troubleshooting. Most importantly, this is a job with impact—your work helps build and sustain the high-speed networks that keep businesses, communities, and industries connected.
What you'll do
Qualify to work safely in energized spaces and from an elevated position in the bucket truck
Assist when needed to remove old hardware from poles and install new
Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification
Assist with stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing cable
Become familiar with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR (optical time domain reflectometer), traffic identifiers, light-source power-meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
Learn proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables
Working conditions
Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders and stairs; crawl; kneel
Climb poles; carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 65 pounds; work at heights up to 60 feet in the air
Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions
Able to walk long distances
Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance
What you'll bring
No prior experience necessary
Valid Driver's License is required
Experience operating ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, and reel stands preferred
Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes
General construction and/or flagging experience preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain MSHA Certification
Must be comfortable working at elevated heights and in confined spaces
Ability to inspect, operate, and mobilize a bucket truck preferred
How we\'ll support you Perks/Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off and 7 paid holidays
Note: This description reflects the current job duties and requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Pillar Innovations reserves the right to modify this description at any time.
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Fiber Optics Field Technician I
role at
Pillar Innovations .
Overview Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.
Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so.
Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!
Position overview Are you looking for a hands-on career where you can work outdoors, solve problems, and build the infrastructure that keeps people connected? As a
Fiber Optics Field Technician I , you''ll play a crucial role in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting fiber optic networks that power homes, businesses, and industries. This dynamic role keeps you out in the field, working with cutting-edge technology to ensure seamless communication networks. Each day brings variety and challenge, whether you''re installing fiber lines, troubleshooting network issues, or working at heights and in confined spaces — all while developing valuable technical expertise. You''ll be part of a team-oriented environment, collaborating with skilled professionals who prioritize safety, efficiency, and quality. Whether you''re new to fiber optics or bring years of experience, we provide opportunities for growth through hands-on training in fiber splicing, testing, and network troubleshooting. Most importantly, this is a job with impact—your work helps build and sustain the high-speed networks that keep businesses, communities, and industries connected.
What you'll do
Qualify to work safely in energized spaces and from an elevated position in the bucket truck
Assist when needed to remove old hardware from poles and install new
Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification
Assist with stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing cable
Become familiar with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR (optical time domain reflectometer), traffic identifiers, light-source power-meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
Learn proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables
Working conditions
Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders and stairs; crawl; kneel
Climb poles; carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 65 pounds; work at heights up to 60 feet in the air
Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions
Able to walk long distances
Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance
What you'll bring
No prior experience necessary
Valid Driver's License is required
Experience operating ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, and reel stands preferred
Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes
General construction and/or flagging experience preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain MSHA Certification
Must be comfortable working at elevated heights and in confined spaces
Ability to inspect, operate, and mobilize a bucket truck preferred
How we\'ll support you Perks/Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off and 7 paid holidays
Note: This description reflects the current job duties and requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive. Pillar Innovations reserves the right to modify this description at any time.
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