Cable Plant Technician
About The Position
TEKsystems is looking for an Inside/Outside Cable Plant Technician for a contract to hire opportunity with one of our clients. You will be doing comprehensive installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all copper and fiber optic cable infrastructure within the organization. This position requires proficiency in both indoor environments (such as telecommunications rooms, data centers, and office buildings) and outdoor settings (including utility poles, underground systems, and construction sites). The technician ensures reliable communication and data transmission services across various network configurations, adhering to industry standards and best practices. This role is onsite everyday in Dugway Utah.
Requirements
- Fiber and Copper installation experience
- Active Secret clearance
- CFOT (Certified Optic Technician) and CI (Certified Installer) for copper and fiber (prior to starting)
- Proficient in the use of fiber optic and copper testing equipment (e.g., OTDR, power meters, cable testers) and able to interpret testing results to inform troubleshooting efforts.
- Troubleshooting physical network issues in outdoor environments.
- Following construction standards for pole work, trenching, and right of way compliance.
- Installation and termination of copper cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A).
- Installation, routing, and termination of fiber optic cabling (single mode & multi mode).
- Use of patch panels, racks, cable trays, and structured cable systems.
- Labeling, documentation, and cable management best practices.
- Fiber optic splicing (fusion & mechanical).
- Fiber testing, troubleshooting, and restoration.
- Installation and repair of aerial and buried copper/fiber cables.
- Working with conduits, handholes, pedestals, and cabinets.
- Reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and network maps.
Responsibilities
- Comprehensive installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all copper and fiber optic cable infrastructure.
- Proficiency in both indoor environments (telecommunications rooms, data centers, office buildings) and outdoor settings (utility poles, underground systems, construction sites).
- Ensuring reliable communication and data transmission services across various network configurations.
- Adhering to industry standards and best practices.
- Proficient in the use of fiber optic and copper testing equipment (e.g., OTDR, power meters, cable testers) and able to interpret testing results to inform troubleshooting efforts.
- Troubleshooting physical network issues in outdoor environments.
- Following construction standards for pole work, trenching, and right of way compliance.
- Installation and termination of copper cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A).
- Installation, routing, and termination of fiber optic cabling (single mode & multi mode).
- Use of patch panels, racks, cable trays, and structured cable systems.
- Labeling, documentation, and cable management best practices.
- Fiber optic splicing (fusion & mechanical).
- Fiber testing, troubleshooting, and restoration.
- Installation and repair of aerial and buried copper/fiber cables.
- Working with conduits, handholes, pedestals, and cabinets.
- Reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and network maps.
Benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
