Apprentice Fiber Optic Technician

Apprentice Fiber Optic Technician

Full-Time, Hourly, Tipton, MO

We're seeking a hardworking, construction-minded individual to join our team. This full-time opportunity joins a fast-paced environment working in fiber line construction. You'll be working alongside an experienced fiber technician. To be successful in this role, you will learn to perform fiber optic splicing, troubleshooting, and drop/cable constructions with the assistance of large and small equipment. Your primary areas of focus will be: new construction, troubleshooting existing construction, and restoring fiber services.

On a regular basis you will:

• Perform outside plant construction related to buried and aerial FTTH.
• Perform jobsite and project documentation
• Participate in a regularly scheduled on-call rotation.

The most successful employees in this role have:

• Ability to independently operate all assigned equipment including but not limited to OTDR, fusion splicer, lasher, bucket truck, and drop plow
• Ability to distinguish colors and clearly communicate Fiber Optic Cable Color Code
• Ability to climb poles (using own equipment
• Ability to adhere to all OSHA and DOT requirements

Apply today if this position matches your skills, abilities and interests.

This job posting closes December 1, 2025.

Included in Full Time Employment:

As a benefit to all full-time employees, Co-Mo Connect offers a full and comprehensive list of benefits including medical insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan, and pension plan. More information will be provided throughout the hiring process. We're also excited to offer all employees regular training for safety, as well as personal and professional development.

What to expect:

Submit your application.

Receive a confirmation email that your application was received.

Communication regarding the interview process (in some cases multiple rounds of interviewing may occur.)

Updates following the interview process.

Questions regarding this job posting?

Contact HumanResources@co-mo.coop for assistance.

Co-Mo Connect is an Equal Opportunity Employer.