QualificationsFiber splicingDriver’s LicenseEthernetComputer networkingTime managementHigh school diploma or GED
GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our growing, inclusive team is expanding as we connect more cities and people.
Role Description
As a Webpass Construction Technician, you will build, troubleshoot, upgrade, and maintain our network. Every building is different so you’ll bring a diverse skill set, exercise solid judgment, and collaborate well as a team. Role responsibilities include installing and testing copper and fiber cabling and associated peripherals, making required cross connects, installing radio mounts, pointing microwave point-to-point radios and performing installation/construction duties, maintenance and troubleshooting and after hours emergency response.
In this role, you’ll:
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.
Effectively communicate with internal teams and our partners
At a minimum we’d like you to have:
High School Diploma or equivalent practical experience.
1 year of experience with CAT5/CAT6 cable and structured cabling.
Experience installing twisted pair copper cabling and networking equipment (e.g. WiFi routers, switches, VoIP devices, etc.).
Knowledge of the physical layer, 66 blocks, 110 blocks, patch panels
Experience troubleshooting Ethernet network issues.
Ability to work in tight telecommunications closets, lift up to 25 lbs., and have a valid driver’s license.
Excellent time management skills.
It’s preferred if you have:
Technical school or technical training like BISCI.
Knowledge of fiber optic cabling, fusion splicing, and similar.
Understanding of mmWave radio installation and maintenance.
Advanced troubleshooting skills related to routers, switches and hubs, and streaming devices.
Fiber OSP installation experience
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $53,000 – $59,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
GFiber is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. Disclosure is voluntary, and this information will be kept confidential in compliance with Google’s Candidate Privacy Policy. For more information please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and the EEOC’s “Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law” (PDF).
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