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Fiber First Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

At Segra, we imagine, we engineer and we build a world of opportunities for our customers through fiber-enabled technologies, driven by our customer-first mentality. We invest in the communities we ...

Material Handler - 1st Shift - Osceola

Osceola, IA · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

This position is on 1st shift. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES): • Provide quality ... Fiber Glass dust may exist EQUIPMENT/TOOLS • C-Clamp • Computer • Flow Meter • Basic Hand ...

At Segra, we imagine, we engineer and we build a world of opportunities for our customers through fiber-enabled technologies, driven by our customer-first mentality. We invest in the communities we ...

Field Make Ready Technician

Marion, IA · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

... fiber/copper networks, to ensure all elements meet construction, safety, and quality standards ... Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ...

Technician Assistant-1st shift

Osceola, IA · On-site

$34K - $35K/yr

... Fiber Glass dust may exist EQUIPMENT/TOOLS • C-Clamp • Computer • Flow Meter • Basic Hand ... Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our ...

... from first touch * Collaborate across teams - Partner with technical, operations, and marketing ... Industry fluent - Experience in low voltage, fiber, AV, security, fire alarm, access control, or ...

... from first touch * Collaborate across teams - Partner with technical, operations, and marketing ... Industry fluent - Experience in low voltage, fiber, AV, security, fire alarm, access control, or ...

... from first touch * Collaborate across teams - Partner with technical, operations, and marketing ... Industry fluent - Experience in low voltage, fiber, AV, security, fire alarm, access control, or ...

Tower Technician II

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$20 - $26.50/hr

Expertise in fiber testing. Expertise in PIM and sweep testing. Ability to work closely with others ... CPR and First Aid certification preferred Defensive Driving, RF Awareness, Bird Awareness, and ...

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How much do fiber first jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for fiber first in Iowa is $26.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.34 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fiber First position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Fiber First technician, candidates typically need strong knowledge of fiber optic installation, splicing, and troubleshooting, supported by a high school diploma or equivalent, and often specialized training or certifications in fiber optics. Familiarity with tools such as optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR), fiber fusion splicers, and various cable testing equipment is essential. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help technicians work efficiently both independently and in teams. These skills ensure the reliable installation and maintenance of fiber networks, which are crucial for delivering high-speed connectivity services.

What is a Fiber First job?

A Fiber First job typically involves roles focused on the expansion and maintenance of fiber-optic networks, ensuring high-speed internet connectivity. Employees in these roles may work in network deployment, infrastructure installation, or customer support related to fiber-optic services. The goal is to prioritize fiber technology for faster and more reliable connectivity in homes and businesses.

What are some typical projects or daily tasks a Fiber First technician handles on the job?

Fiber First technicians typically spend their days installing, splicing, testing, and maintaining fiber optic cables for residential or commercial clients. Their work often includes reading blueprints, diagnosing network issues, ensuring proper signal quality, and completing accurate documentation for each job site. Technicians sometimes work outdoors or in confined spaces, collaborating with construction teams, project managers, or network engineers to complete assignments efficiently. This varied and hands-on role provides excellent opportunities for learning new technologies and advancing into supervisory or specialist positions within the telecommunications field.

What are popular job titles related to Fiber First jobs in Iowa? For Fiber First jobs in Iowa, the most frequently searched job titles are:
Mid Market Account Executive

Mid Market Account Executive

lumos

Des Moines, IA

$65K - $85K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Job title - Mid Market Account Executive

Location - Des Moines, IA

Job Summary:

The successful Mid-Market Account Executive will possess exemplary professional skills, always considering the best outcome for both the Company and the Customer in each situation. The Mid-Market Account Executive will primarily be responsible for quota-driven, new revenue generation, with a secondary focus on existing base management for the company. This will be achieved through the successful selling of products including, but not limited to, Fiber access and transport, voice, local, long distance, MPLS, private line, broadband, high-speed internet, VoIP, video, network management, managed network services, security solutions (i.e., firewall, SEIM, etc.), and cloud solutions (i.e., DRaaS, BaaS, IaaS, etc.).

The Mid-Market Account Executive will primarily focus on ‘new logo’ mid-sized enterprise accounts that have a ‘full potential’ wallet of approximately ~$2 - 10k MRC. Mid-Market Account Executives will also be allowed to retain select key customer accounts at any given time instead of these accounts being shifted to account management. These accounts will be reviewed on an annual basis with regional sales management to determine if/when they should be moved to an account manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop proposals using the full suite of Segra products to win new customers in Segra Markets, positioning against ILECS, MSOs, and other CLEC providers.
  • Responsible for a new revenue quota each month.
  • Use a customer relationship management front-end to manage sales opportunities and provide appropriate reporting and forecasting of activity.
  • Maintain mid-sized customer relationships with a select number of existing assigned
    Segra customers for services in market territory to be re-evaluated on an annual basis. Investigate and resolve any problems, and position additional products within the account.
  • Submit accurate customer contracts using the Wizard system or other CRM to Sales
  • Engineering or Customer Care organization for the provisioning of products.
  • Coordinate with customer and Sales Engineering resources to ensure expected due dates for product delivery are communicated and appropriate customer personnel remain updated.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Degree in sales/marketing or related field, equivalent work experience, or a combination thereof.
  • Previous Enterprise level, ILEC-CLEC sales experience and/or managed services experience preferred.
  • 5+ years of telecommunications sales or technology sales experience specifically including sales of products such as core connectivity, extended connectivity, storage and cloud services, and/or security solutions.
  • This role is ideal for a driven sales professional with a strong background in telecommunications and technology sales, looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing company.

About Segra:

Segra owns and operates a wide and dense fiber-optic infrastructure footprint that provides state-of-the-art connectivity, cybersecurity, voice, cloud and colocation solutions, all backed by industry leading service and reliability. Serving over 30,000 connected customer locations, Segra has been providing customer focused solutions for over 125 years. 

At Segra, we imagine, we engineer and we build a world of opportunities for our customers through fiber-enabled technologies, driven by our customer-first mentality. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally, empowering our teams, and continually upgrading our network infrastructure to deliver smarter, stronger technology solutions.

Benefits Overview:

Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) match
Tuition and gym reimbursements
Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
Volunteer days, parental leave

Our Commitment to Equality:

Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 + Uncapped Commission and ramp

Beyond competitive health and retirement benefits with immediate 401(k) vesting, Segra also invests in your total well-being through programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.