Google Fiber is hiring a
Construction Technician I

Summary

Join our team at GFiber, where we're building a welcoming place for people who want to make a difference. As a Webpass Construction Technician, you'll build, troubleshoot, upgrade, and maintain our network, leveraging foundational knowledge and core abilities necessary to complete network construction tasks.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience with CAT5/CAT6 cable, structured cabling, and installing twisted pair copper cabling and networking equipment (e.g. WiFi routers, switches, VoIP devices, etc.)
• Experience with the physical layer, 66 blocks, 110 blocks, patch panels and troubleshooting Ethernet network issues
• Ability to work in tight telecommunications closets and lift up to 25 lbs
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record that meets company standards

Responsibilities

• Support GFiber Webpass network construction efforts building and maintaining our network
• Leverage foundational knowledge and core abilities necessary to complete network construction tasks
• Conduct site surveys, design cable pathways in large residential properties and small businesses, and complete all the construction tasks required to bring a building onto our network. Install, terminate, test and label cabling, mount networking equipment, point microwave radios. Ensure equipment is sufficiently grounded, some light conduit work
• Take ownership of network reliability, working with the team to maintain exceptional network uptime and reliability for our customers
• Provide after hours emergency network troubleshooting and repair response

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school or technical training like BICSI
• Experience with fiber outside plant (OPS) Fiber OSP installation
• Experience with fiber optic cabling, fusion splicing, and similar
• Understanding of mmWave radio installation and maintenance
• Experience troubleshooting related to routers, switches and hubs, and streaming devices

Benefits

US base salary range for this full-time position is $57,0000 - $62,000 + bonus + benefits