Technical Support Associate (Fiber)
Job Description
Cleerline Technology is seeking a Technical Support Associate (Fiber) to join its Missoula, Montana team on site. This role provides first-line fiber troubleshooting, guides testing procedures, and keeps CRM records up to date, while also supporting product training and representing the company at field events and customer visits.
Job Details
- Location: Missoula, MT (onsite)
- Salary: USD 35 - 45 per hour
- Minimum experience: 3 years
- Job title: Technical Support Associate (Fiber)
- Company: Cleerline Technology
Responsibilities
- Handle initial technical support by triaging reported issues, resolving when possible, and escalating when necessary via phone, chat, or email
- Troubleshoot fiber link problems, including loss budgets, connector quality, and interpretation of test equipment
- Guide customers through proper fiber testing procedures and advise next steps, specifying projects and project layouts
- Maintain accurate records in the CRM
- Assist with product training
- Develop Training Guides and Troubleshooting Documents
- Represent Cleerline in the field during events and customer visits
Requirements
- Strong understanding of fiber optic fundamentals: cable types, connector types, single-mode vs. multimode, bend radius, link loss, and testing
- Hands-on experience with fiber installation, termination, or testing in an AV, IT, or telecom environment
- Experience with CRM or ticketing systems
- Experience with fiber optic test equipment
- Familiarity with low-voltage cabling infrastructure, structured cabling, AV Distribution systems, or network/telecom environments
- BICSI, FOA, or equivalent fiber optic industry certification
- Bilingual - Spanish is a plus
Technologies
- CRM
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan (Safe Harbor, 3%)
Core Values
- Ambitious
- Curiosity
- Fun
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement
- Partnership
Your contribution to Cleerline
Technical Support
Training Support (Growth Opportunity)
- Assist with product training
- Develop Training Guides & Troubleshooting Docs
- Represent Cleerline in the field (events, customer visits)
Your Experience
- Strong understanding of fiber optic fundamentals: cable types, connector types, single-mode vs. multimode, bend radius, link loss, and testing
- Hands-on experience with fiber installation, termination, or testing in an AV, IT, or telecom environment
- Experience with CRM or ticketing systems
- Experience with fiber optic test equipment
- Familiarity with low-voltage cabling infrastructure, structured cabling, AV Distribution systems, or network/telecom environments
- BICSI, FOA, or equivalent fiber optic industry certification
- Bilingual - Spanish is a plus
About Cleerline Technology Group
Cleerline manufactures single-mode and multimode fiber optic cables designed to outperform traditional fiber. With our patented SSF™ and BendSafe® technologies, our products deliver superior strength, flexibility and reliability. Unlike traditional fiber that can be fragile and prone to break under stress, Cleerline's process reinforces the glass itself to provide industry-leading bend performance and durability.