Fiber Technician

TEKsystems • Johnstown, OH

2d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, OH. The role involves performing fiber audits and infrastructure validation, testing and troubleshooting improperly functioning network installations, and verifying inventory, connectivity, and network documentation. The ideal candidate will have a background as a Cable Technician, Fiber Technician, Network Technician, or Field Technician, with hands-on experience using OTDRs and Fluke testers. A strong troubleshooting mindset with Layer 1 networking expertise and comfort in validating fiber and copper environments are essential. The role requires attention to detail, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work in active data center, telecom, or enterprise network environments.

Requirements

• Fiber Testing & Validation
• OTDR testing
• Fluke meter usage
• Fiber verification and validation
• Layer 1 Troubleshooting
• Diagnose connectivity issues
• Physical network infrastructure troubleshooting
• Cable and fiber fault isolation
• Strong Layer 1 knowledge
• Understanding of telecom/network infrastructure
• Ability to read technical design documentation (EDP)
• Cable Technician, Fiber Technician, Network Technician, or Field Technician background.
• Hands-on experience using OTDRs and Fluke testers.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with Layer 1 networking expertise.
• Comfortable validating fiber and copper environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
• Able to work in active data center, telecom, or enterprise network environments.

Nice To Haves

• Fiber splicing
• Cable installation
• Cat5/Cat6 cabling
• Copper infrastructure experience
• Telecom, ISP, or enterprise network experience

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber audits and infrastructure validation.
• Test and troubleshoot improperly functioning network installations.
• Verify inventory, connectivity, and network documentation.
• Identify and resolve physical network discrepancies.
• Create audit reports and maintain circuit documentation.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed