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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # OSP Fiber - Network Maintenance Technician - **Company:** Nextlink Internet - **Location:** Gainesville, FL, United States - **Salary:** $45,760.0 - $56,160.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Internet Services, Network Administration, Network Support - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/osp-fiber-maintenance-technician-gainesville-tx--ffd0061b-33c0-4e64-adbf-93133345256e ## About the Role * Must be able to splice any type of fiber optic cable in any type of condition * Must be able to run and safely operate a bucket truck * Must be able to run and safely operative a mini excavator * Must have previous experience maintaining live optical / LOS networks * Must understand AC to DC rectifying principles * Must understand PON and GPON technologies and be able to troubleshoot outages * Must understand backbone, feeder, and AP principals in FTTX practices * Must be able to receive direction from management and lead a crew underneath to success during any maintenance events * Must be able to orchestrate any controlled outages / repairs with the appropriate channels for a successful controlled outage * Must have experience with DOT regulation * Ability to communicate in person and by telephone * Ability to read and repair from blueprints and/or wire diagrams * Ability to complete mechanical tasks such as fiber splicing, reading meters (volt, RF and Fiber), conducting tests and performing troubleshooting measures to achieve plant level requirements * As needed repair and maintenance of headend electronics and critical infrastructure equipment * Complete daily production reports, mark up maps, keep track of work hours and complete "as-built" maps for areas worked * Safely operate and use bucket truck to complete maintenance assignments * Ability to work majority nights shifts * Ability to use computer based programs required to support the activation and verification of electronic equipment installs * Able to work at varying heights from a bucket truck, as well as ground level in underground vaults * Reach, push, pull, hold, grasp and perform fine manipulation task on cable and electronic equipment Skills: * Good communication and organizational skills * Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment * Understand construction prints and splice documents * Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-change environment. * Must pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check. * Must have time management skills and understand the importance of managing time * Must be able to be able to multi-task and handle multiple project standings at one time Education and Experience: * High school diploma or GED equivalent required. * Experience with fiber tools Work Environment/Hazards: * Outdoor elements and working with aerial plant * In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles * Working close to power transformers Physical Demands: * Sitting stationary for long periods of time splicing * Climbing ladders, crouching, balance, kneel, stoop * Working in all weather conditions, * Driver's License (Required), Accounts Payable, Aerial Work Platform, Blueprints, Broadband, Communication Skills, Construction, Customer Experience, Dental Insurance, Electronics, Excavator, Fiber Optic Cable, Government, Health Insurance, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Identify Issues, Internet Service Providers, Internet/Online Service, Maintenance Services, Multitasking, Network Administration/Management, Optical Networking, Organizational Skills, Radio Frequency, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Testing, Time Management, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel ## Description The OSP Fiber - Network Maintenance Technician is responsible for network reliance to include outage reporting to fiber cabinets, fiber splitter cabinets, and fiber developments. Maintaining existing network backbone from ROW builds as well as aerial builds. 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