Long Haul Technician – Indianapolis, St. Louis

Zayo Group

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fiber network testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance, with a strong focus on compliance with safety standards and effective communication with technical teams. Proficient in utilizing fiber testing equipment and understanding telecommunications systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fiber Network TestingOTDR TestingLayer 1–Layer 4 ValidationOSHA CertificationTelecommunications Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Fiber TestingNetwork TroubleshootingOptical InstallationUtility LocatingConstruction Drawing InterpretationField DocumentationFault IsolationSafety ComplianceTechnical Issue EscalationAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationWillingness to LearnIndependence

Tools & Technologies

10G–100G Test SetsLight MetersGPSElectrical Locating ToolsMagnetic Locating Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA CertificationValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Fiber Optic SystemsUnderground UtilitiesTelecommunicationsConstruction SafetyField Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with fiber network testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and installations
Perform fiber testing using 10G–100G test sets, OTDR traces, and Layer 1–Layer 4 validation
Install and support optics, patch cords, and Network Interface Devices (NIDs)
Support fault isolation and escalate technical issues, damages, or risks
Patrol long-haul fiber routes and inspect cabinets, handholes, and buried cable routes
Support utility locating using electrical, magnetic, GPS, and blueprint-analysis techniques
Read maps, prints, and construction drawings to understand fiber placement and risks
Monitor third-party activity at construction sites near fiber routes
Document field activities, site conditions, utility data, and damage-investigation findings
Maintain network security and site integrity through 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 assigned duties

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 Terre Haute, Indiana or Effingham, Illinois
Not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including OPT, TN, H1B, or any other work visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability retirement plans
Paid time off
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement 401(k) savings plan
Paid parental leave