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Do you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and being part of a growing team that keeps people connected?\nSocket is looking for a Network Fiber Technician I to join our field operations team. In this role, you'll install, maintain, and repair fiber lines and systems that deliver high-speed internet to homes and businesses across our expanding network. From bucket trucks to problem-solving, you’ll help power the infrastructure that fuels the future-and our communities.\nThis is a great fit for someone who’s mechanically inclined, takes pride in their work, and enjoys a fast-paced environment.\nA Day in the Life\nYou’ll start your day reviewing scheduled installs or repairs, loading up your equipment, and heading into the field. One job may require you to pull fiber to a new home, while the next has you up in the bucket truck making aerial repairs. Throughout the day, you’ll coordinate with dispatch, document your work, and make sure everything is completed safely and correctly. Whether it’s installing new service or restoring downed lines, your work directly impacts the quality of life for our customers.\nWhat You’ll Do\nKey responsibilities include:\nInstall, maintain, and repair mainline and service fiber cables and related equipment\nFamiliarity with bucket truck operation for occasional backup work\nBe prepared to dispatch to trouble ticket issues to resolve problems and help customers get back online\nFollow all safety protocols and standards on every job site\nMaintain accurate documentation and communicate clearly with team members and supervisors\nProvide responsive, courteous service during installations or repairs\nMaintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record\nLift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 lbs as part of daily tasks\nShow up consistently and ready to work in all weather conditions\nWhat Will Help You Stand Out\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPrevious experience in fiber, construction, or utility work\nBasic splicing knowledge\nSome college or technical training preferred\nPrior experience with aerial construction or working from a bucket truck\nFlexible and solutions-oriented when challenges arise\nComfortable working independently or with a small team\nWhat We’re Looking For\nTo be considered for this role, you'll need the following required qualifications:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nValid driver’s license with clean driving record\nAbility to work outdoors in all types of weather\nAbility to lift 50-70 lbs\nAbility to follow safety procedures and perform physically demanding tasks\nStrong teamwork and communication skills\nSelf-motivated and dependable\nWillingness to learn and adapt in a fast-moving environment\nWhy Join Socket?\nAt Socket Fiber, we're redefining what it means to connect communities. We share a mission-driven culture focused on bringing high-speed internet to areas that need it most. We're not just selling a service-we're providing access, opportunity, and real change. Socket Fiber offers a culture where employee strengths are highlighted and recognized.\nA few of the key ways we strive to make employees feel valued include:\nCompetitive pay\nMedical, dental, vision, life, and 401k with match\nFree coaching/counseling for employees & families\nFree fiber service (if available in your area)\nTuition reimbursement for personal and professional growth\nCommunity engagement opportunities\nCulture that values results, effort, and integrity\nOur Core Values\nRespect: Toward all customers, communities, property, and coworkers.\nAdvocacy: In-person, online, or by phone-we go beyond support to serve as customer advocates.\nTransparency: In our commitments, service experiences, and business relationships.\nProgress: Growth is proof of our dedication to improving lives and communities.\nWinning: Every conversation is a chance to gain a customer for life.\nReady to Apply?\nIf you're ready to grow your skills and be part of a team committed to keeping communities connected- apply today!\nThis role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.\nSalary and benefits commensurate with experience.\nEqual Opportunity Employer.\nThis employer uses everify.\nThis role is not eligible for relocation.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4258,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Internet Service Providers","Broadband"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-14T22:53:13Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":64,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":0.75,"age_days":13,"expected_fill_days":16,"reasons":["conf:5","urgency","velocity","win:late","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-28T05:59:10Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/socket-fiber-network-fiber-technician-i-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/socket-fiber-network-fiber-technician-i-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-29T01:34:17Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2301,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-30T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2578766},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2578766"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fsocket-fiber-network-fiber-technician-i-2"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fsocket-fiber-network-fiber-technician-i-2"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fsocket-fiber-network-fiber-technician-i-2"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/socket-fiber-network-fiber-technician-i-2\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fsocket-fiber-network-fiber-technician-i-2"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":2570693}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"socket.net","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":2570693},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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