AFL · 13 hours ago
Fiber Technician - $1,500 Sign On Bonus
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAFL is a leading provider of fiber optic products and related services, employing over 5,000 associates worldwide. The Fiber Technician role involves installation and maintenance of fiber optic networks, requiring effective communication with customers and technical skills in various installation tasks.
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Responsibilities
Ability to communicate with customers effectively and professionally
Ability to read a mainframe/cross-connect/control point layout to run jumpers
Ability to read, understand and follow the instruction on dispatched Jobs, trouble tickets, project prints, throw and sequence sheets and associated record updates
Ability to utilize test equipment and interpret test results for all workstreams
Necessary computer skills and Android platform mobile device application usage
Basic electricity
Basic transmission of "xDSL" installation - xDSL means variations of Digital Subscriber Lines
Completion requirements for each Unit
Configuration of Customer-owned computers
Connecting fiber optic jumpers and drops (aerial, buried, and plenum)
Educating Customer in internet access
Experience in telephone service (VOIP or Copper, as appropriate)
Experience with routers and home networking
Experience with test sets as required
General computer skills
Installation may include running or reusing COAX or CAT 5 wiring
Installation may consist of utilizing MOCA or Wi-Fi technology
Installation of aerial drop
Installation of internet hubs and routers
Installation of ONT and power supplies
Knowledge of COAX cable sizes and types and installing connectors
Knowledge of working with fiber and copper facilities
Ladder safety
May include burying CAT5/coax up to 50 ft
May require running of temporary fiber drop but so as not to cause a safety hazard to the public, e.g., over roads, sidewalks, or driveways
OSHA safety requirements
Pole climbing
Splicing of fiber drop connectors
Station installation and repair (Cat 3, Cat 5e, Cat6, RJ11, RJ45 jacks, drop, and NID)
Technical understanding of loss, attenuation, and tiling
The telephony color code and to be able to identify assigned cable pairs
Verification of service
When required, placing wires between walls
Work zone requirements
Working knowledge of workforce management system: Including but not limited to: Mobile Tech Portal and associated task clearing codes
Working within attics or crawl spaces
Qualification
Required
The ability and drive to work well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate, as well as to work independently in the field with little supervision
MUST HAVE YOUR OWN VEHICLE AND TOOLS!
Ability to communicate with customers effectively and professionally
Ability to read a mainframe/cross-connect/control point layout to run jumpers
Ability to read, understand and follow the instruction on dispatched Jobs, trouble tickets, project prints, throw and sequence sheets and associated record updates
Ability to utilize test equipment and interpret test results for all workstreams
Necessary computer skills and Android platform mobile device application usage
Basic electricity
Basic transmission of 'xDSL' installation - xDSL means variations of Digital Subscriber Lines
Completion requirements for each Unit
Configuration of Customer-owned computers
Connecting fiber optic jumpers and drops (aerial, buried, and plenum)
Educating Customer in internet access
Experience in telephone service (VOIP or Copper, as appropriate)
Experience with routers and home networking
Experience with test sets as required
General computer skills
Installation may include running or reusing COAX or CAT 5 wiring
Installation may consist of utilizing MOCA or Wi-Fi technology
Installation of aerial drop
Installation of internet hubs and routers
Installation of ONT and power supplies
Knowledge of COAX cable sizes and types and installing connectors
Knowledge of working with fiber and copper facilities
Ladder safety
May include burying CAT5/coax up to 50 ft
May require running of temporary fiber drop but so as not to cause a safety hazard to the public, e.g., over roads, sidewalks, or driveways
OSHA safety requirements
Pole climbing
Splicing of fiber drop connectors
Station installation and repair (Cat 3, Cat 5e, Cat6, RJ11, RJ45 jacks, drop, and NID)
Technical understanding of loss, attenuation, and tiling
The telephony color code and to be able to identify assigned cable pairs
Verification of service
When required, placing wires between walls
Work zone requirements
Working knowledge of workforce management system: Including but not limited to: Mobile Tech Portal and associated task clearing codes
Working within attics or crawl spaces
Benefits
$1,500 Sign On Bonus
Company
AFL
AFL is a telecommunication company that offers fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories to its clients.
Founded in 1984
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Grant Burns
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Marc Bolick
President, Product Solutions
Recent News
2025-11-04
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