Fiber Optical Repair Technician (Trenton, SC)

EOS•Trenton, SC

1d•$25 - $33

About The Position

EOS IT Solutions is seeking a Fiber Optical Repair Technician to repair, restore, and maintain fiber optic infrastructure, including single-mode and ribbon fiber cables. The role supports rapid network-service restoration and operational excellence in high-availability environments. The technician will isolate faults, perform emergency restorations and planned maintenance, splice fiber in Meet-Me Vaults, splice cases, and Optical Distribution Frames, prepare cable, and verify repair quality using advanced testing instruments. Work includes live-network restoration, troubleshooting, documentation, safety and standards compliance, incident coordination, and continuous improvement. The position also involves collaborating with field operations, network engineers, project managers, clients, and junior technicians, including providing guidance and training. On-call participation and response to outages within defined SLAs are required. The role is located in Trenton, South Carolina. The listed pay range is $25.48–$32.69 USD; the posting notes that this range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in fiber optic repair, splicing, testing, and restoration, including live-network work.
Proficiency with OTDR, OLTS, power meters, fusion splicers, fiber identifiers, and inspection scopes.
Ability to interpret OTDR traces, event tables, and loss readings to localize faults.
Knowledge of fiber types, LC, SC, MPO, and MTP connector standards, and splice protection methods.
Experience with single-mode OS1/OS2 and multimode OM3/OM4/OM5 fibers.
Familiarity with high-count and ribbon fiber systems, including 864+ and 1728+, and mass fusion techniques.
Experience working in both outside-plant (OSP) and inside-plant (ISP) conditions.
Awareness of data center physical infrastructure, structured cabling systems, and routing standards.
Understanding of Layer 1 principles, optical signal flow, and basic network architecture for troubleshooting.
Experience restoring and maintaining backbone, metro, or enterprise optical networks.
Ability to perform detailed fault isolation under time pressure and conduct root cause analysis.
Ability to identify environmental and mechanical stress factors that affect fiber reliability.
Understanding of laser safety, confined-space procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and PPE use.
Commitment to safety-first practices, quality workmanship, cleanliness, and careful handling of fiber materials.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and adapt to challenging environments.
Proficiency with digital reporting systems and fiber management databases.
Comfort using network mapping, GIS, or ticketing platforms for incident tracking.
Competence with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and documentation software.

Nice To Haves

Industry certification such as FOA CFOT, CFOS/T, BICSI Technician, or equivalent.
OEM training, such as Corning, AFL, or Sumitomo fusion splicer certification.
Experience in data center, metro network, or hyperscale infrastructure environments.
Prior experience in project leadership, team supervision, or field coordination.
Valid driver’s license and flexibility to travel or work in variable field conditions.

Responsibilities

Isolate faults and repair fiber optic cables and connectors from initial fault detection through full service restoration.
Perform emergency restorations and planned maintenance in accordance with SLAs.
Splice single and ribbon fiber in Meet-Me Vaults (MMVs), splice cases, and central Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs).
Prepare cables by stripping jackets, accessing buffer tubes, cleaning and cleaving fibers, splicing, and applying protection.
Use precision repair tools and follow live-traffic handling procedures to minimize service disruption.
Operate fiber testing instruments and conduct post-repair verification, including loss testing, reflectance analysis, and trace review.
Interpret OTDR traces to locate break points, microbends, and connector faults.
Conduct root cause analysis of recurring or systemic network issues and implement corrective and preventive measures.
Maintain accurate repair records, test results, and maintenance logs.
Follow relevant industry standards and local safety regulations, and support audits and quality assurance processes.
Coordinate repair activities with field operations, network engineers, and project managers.
Guide, mentor, and provide on-the-job training to junior team members.
Participate in on-call rotations and respond to network outages within defined SLAs, including a stated four-hour response for emergencies.
Communicate incident updates and restoration progress to internal teams and clients.
Stay current with fiber technologies, repair techniques, and industry practices; participate in training and workshops.
Contribute to standard operating procedures and restoration workflow improvements.