Optical Fiber Technician

GiGa-Ops Global Solutions • New Albany, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

An infrastructure services provider in the Telecommunications — Fiber Broadband Deployment sector, delivering FTTH, enterprise and municipal fiber builds across the United States. We install, splice, test, and certify fiber networks that underpin high-speed broadband, carrier, and enterprise connectivity solutions. Role: Fiber Optic Technician (On-site — United States). Join field teams to build, maintain, and troubleshoot outside-plant (OSP) and premise fiber networks to strict quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in fiber optic testing and remediation, preferably in data centers.
• Hands-on experience with OTDR, OLTS, fiber scopes, and test documentation tools.
• Proficiency in single-mode (OS2) and multi-mode (OM3/OM4/OM5) fiber.
• Experience with fusion splicing and fiber repairs.
• Strong understanding of polarity methods (A/B/C), MPO/MTP systems, and structured cabling.
• Ability to read construction drawings, fiber schematics, and test specifications.
• Familiarity with TIA, BICSI, and manufacturer standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in hyperscale or colocation data centers (Meta, Google, AWS, Vantage, etc.).
• BICSI Technician, CFOT, or equivalent fiber certifications.
• Experience with high-fiber-count environments and structured cabling systems.
• Ability to lead small teams or act as a testing/remediation lead.

Responsibilities

• Fiber Testing & Validation
• Perform OLTS (Insertion Loss), OTDR, continuity, and polarity testing on single-mode and multi-mode fiber.
• Conduct end-face inspection and cleaning per IEC 61300-3-35 standards.
• Validate fiber performance against TIA-568, BICSI, ISO/IEC, and client-specific requirements.
• Interpret OTDR traces and identify loss events, reflections, breaks, and anomalies.
• Remediation & Troubleshooting
• Diagnose and correct failed fiber links due to: o Dirty or damaged connectors o Excessive splice or connector loss o Bend-radius violations o Crushed, pinched, or damaged cable o Incorrect polarity or fiber mapping
• Perform fusion splicing, re-termination, connector replacement, and fiber redressing as needed.
• Replace defective components including patch cords, cassettes, adapters, and enclosures.
• Ensure remediation activities do not introduce new faults or impact adjacent fibers.
• Additional Job Requirements (Testing & Analysis)
• Ability to read and interpret OTDR test spans, accurately differentiating loss events caused by fiber breaks, reflections, splices, connectors, and macro/micro-bends.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end link loss spans, including identification of cumulative loss versus individual event loss.
• Ability to create, calculate, and validate optical link loss budgets, and confirm compliance with TIA/BICSI standards and client acceptance thresholds.
• Capable of correlating OTDR results with OLTS data to determine pass/fail status and root cause.
• Skilled in using test results to recommend and execute remediation actions to bring links within allowable loss limits.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Produce certified test reports (OLTS/OTDR) with trace analysis.
• Update fiber schedules, labeling, and as-built documentation.
• Document remediation actions and before/after test results.
• Support client acceptance, audits, and turnover requirements.
• Data Center Operations & Safety
• Work within live, mission-critical environments following MOPs, SOPs, and change control processes.
• Comply with EHS, safety, and access protocols.
• Coordinate with project managers, leads, and other trades during remediation activities.
• Maintain cleanliness, cable management, and proper routing in active spaces.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities and performance incentives.
• Company-paid training, certification reimbursement, and clear career progression into supervisory or OSP specialist roles.
• Strong safety-first culture, stable field teams, and emphasis on work-life balance for on-site personnel.

What This Job Offers

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