Long Haul Technician – Chicago, Memphis

Zayo Group

. Assist with fiber network activities including testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and installations .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fiber network activities, including testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proficient in using fiber testing equipment and conducting inspections to maintain network integrity and security.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fiber Testing EquipmentOTDR TestingLayer 1–Layer 4 ValidationOSHA CertificationTelecommunications Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Fiber Network InstallationTroubleshootingMaintenanceFault IsolationUtility LocatingDocumenting Field ActivitiesReading Maps and Construction DrawingsEnvironmental Risk AssessmentNetwork Security MonitoringTesting Concepts

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailWillingness to LearnCommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

10G–100G Test SetsLight MetersGPSBlueprint Analysis Techniques

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA CertificationValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Fiber Optic SystemsTelecommunicationsUnderground UtilitiesConstruction ExperienceField Data Collection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with fiber network activities including testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and installations
Perform fiber testing using 10G–100G test sets, OTDR traces, and Layer 1–Layer 4 validation
Install and support fiber network components including optics, patch cords, and Network Interface Devices (NIDs)
Support fault isolation and escalate technical issues, damages, or risks
Conduct regular patrols of long-haul fiber routes to identify risks, damage, or environmental threats
Inspect fiber infrastructure including cabinets, handholes, and buried cable routes
Support utility locating using electrical, magnetic, GPS, and blueprint analysis techniques
Read and interpret maps, prints, and construction drawings
Monitor third-party activity near fiber routes at construction sites to help prevent damage
Document field activities, site conditions, and utility data using company systems
Support damage investigations by collecting field data and documenting findings
Maintain network security and site integrity through routine inspections and reporting
Communicate with technicians, engineers, contractors, and internal teams
Ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines and company safety policies
Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment
Work independently and in team environments; perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant field or construction experience preferred
Basic knowledge of telecommunications, underground utilities, or fiber optic systems preferred
Familiarity with fiber testing equipment (e.g., OTDR, light meters, 10G–100G testers) is a plus
Exposure to Layer 1–Layer 4 testing concepts and network troubleshooting preferred
OSHA or other safety certifications preferred
Ability to learn technical skills related to fiber installation, testing, and maintenance
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company vehicle requirements
Must reside within 30–45 minutes of Manteno, Springfield, or Carbondale, Illinois, or Memphis, Tennessee
No employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship available now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability retirement plans
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan