• Fiber Technician

    Actalent (Birmingham, AL)


    Job Title: Fiber Optic Construction Field Coordinator

    Top Skills:

    + Construction

    + Construction Documentation

    + Safety Compliance

    + Project Management (Construction)

    Nice-to-Have Skills:

    + Construction/Materials Coordination

    + Construction Inspection

    + Utility Project Support

     

    Job Summary: The Fiber Optic Construction Field Coordinator will oversee fiber installation and make-ready work across Client's distribution territory. This role involves close collaboration with contract crews and Client representatives, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in field operations.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Coordinate with contract crews and Client's staff to manage fiber optic and pole replacement projects.

    + Monitor underground installations and authorize appropriate invoicing methods.

    + Track construction progress and quality, reporting to Client Corporate.

    + Forecast workloads, assign crews, and manage material logistics.

    + Generate and maintain project tracking reports and spreadsheets.

    + Travel extensively (90%+), with regular overnight stays and periodic visits to HQ.

    Preferred Background :

    + Field experience in fiber optics or utility distribution.

    + Familiarity with Power or similar utility environments.

    Work Environment:

    + Primarily field-based with occasional corporate meetings.

    + Weekly hours may vary, averaging up to 40 hours.

    + Willingness to work extended hours if necessary

     

    IDEAL PAY : $40-45/hr

     

    Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO , Paid holiday

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.