Fiber Utility Technician

About Santo Domingo:

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.

About Our Work Environment:

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexibility
• And is community service driven

We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Summary of Position:

The Fiber Utility Technician is a versatile role responsible for the end-to-end installation of fiber optic infrastructure. This position covers the full lifecycle of fiber deployment, from heavy underground construction (directional drilling and plowing) to precision fiber splicing and final Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) installation. The technician ensures the physical placement of conduit, navigates underground utilities, and provides a seamless connection from the network backbone directly to the subscriber's home.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• No experience necessary; training will be provided.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform manual labor (lifting, digging, climbing).
• Extended working hours, including weekends and "on call" rotations, are required.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with the ability to meet Pueblo insurance requirements.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check and new hire drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in directional drilling, underground utility construction, or fiber splicing.
• Certification in fiber optic cabling, fusion splicing, and terminating Cat6/RJ45 cables.
• Experience with rock boring procedures and managing specialized tooling.

Are you ready to join our Team?

If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.