Fiber Optic Apprentice Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About Us
Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.
Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so.
We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce.
Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!
Position Overview
Are you looking for a hands-on career where you can work outdoors, solve problems, and build the infrastructure that keeps people connected? As a Fiber Optics Field Technician II, you'll play a crucial role in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting fiber optic networks that power homes, businesses, and industries. This dynamic role keeps you out in the field, working with cutting-edge technology to ensure seamless communication networks. Each day brings variety and challenge, whether you're installing fiber lines, troubleshooting network issues, or working at heights and in confined spaces-all while fostering your valuable technical expertise. You'll be part of a team-oriented environment, collaborating with skilled professionals who prioritize safety, efficiency, and quality. Whether you're new to fiber optics or bring years of experience, we provide opportunities for growth through hands-on training in fiber splicing, testing, and network troubleshooting. Most importantly, this is a job with impact-your work helps build and sustain the high-speed networks that keep businesses, communities, and industries connected.
What You'll Do

• Safely Perform work in communications spaces
• Participate in work requiring pole climbing when necessary
• Perform work from an elevated position in the bucket truck
• Perform cable stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing
• Proficiently work with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR (optical time domain refractometer), traffic identifiers, light-source power-meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
• Perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services
• Troubleshoot and repair common fiber optic equipment and component issues to include OTDR testing, reporting, and troubleshooting
• Lead and mentor less experienced coworkers

Working Conditions

• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel
• Climb poles; carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 65 pounds, as well as work with confidence on ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 60 feet in the air to perform tasks in communications spaces
• Work indoors, outdoors, and underground in various weather conditions
• Able to walk long distances
• Able to lift up to 65 pounds without assistance

What You'll Bring

• 2-4 years of relevant Fiber Optics experience preferred
• Mastery of Field Technician I Job Duties
  • Safely perform work in communications spaces
  • Qualify to work safely in energized spaces
  • Participate in training for pole climbing
  • Operate basic hand tools (Cordless Drill, Hammer, Wrench, Socket Set)
  • Qualify to perform work from an elevated position in the bucket truck
  • Assist when needed to remove old hardware from poles and install new Provide roadway flagging support for the operation to include obtaining Flagger Certification
  • Assist with worksite housekeeping duties and equipment inspections
  • Assist with performing minor field repairs on equipment
  • Assist with stripping, cleaving, terminating, and testing cable
  • Learn Industry Standard coding for fiber optics
  • Become familiar with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR (optical time domain refractometer), traffic identifiers, light-source power-meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
  • Learn proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables
  • Learn to perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services
  • Learn to read and understand manufacturer manuals and standards for operating, installing, and repairing electronic equipment, product, and components
  • Learn to troubleshoot and repair common fiber optic equipment and component issues
  • Install demarcation enclosures, switches, and other telecom equipment
  • Route premise cable both inside and outside of facilities
  • Assist in the completion of documentation to include record-keeping, billing, and inventory, etc.
  • Learn to calibrate fiber optic equipment out in the field according to manufacturer's instructions
• Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes
• Valid Driver's License is required
• Possess Underground Miner Card
• Experience with the following equipment: ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, and reel stands preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company's Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How We'll Support You
WE ARE NOW EMPLOYEE OWNED
Employees are beneficial owners through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) that works through a qualified retirement plan.
Perks/Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Health/Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
• On-the-job mentoring and training
• Internal job postings
• Performance and salary reviews
• Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company's Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Min
USD $22.00/Hr.
Max
USD $25.00/Hr.