OSP / ISP Fiber Optic Technician
About The Position
Patriot Broadband Construction LLC dba Patriot Broadband Technologies is seeking a motivated, dependable, and experienced OSP / ISP Fiber Optic Technician. The ideal candidate will reside in Georgia and have hands-on experience with both Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) fiber optic construction, installation, splicing, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The role requires willingness to travel to on-site, field-based project locations within Georgia and across multiple states in the Eastern United States. A desire to train in-house team members in fiber splicing is a plus. The technician will install, maintain, repair, test, and troubleshoot aerial and underground fiber networks and fiber infrastructure inside telecommunications facilities, data centers, and network equipment locations. Work includes splicing and termination, cable placement and routing, installation of fiber management equipment, interpreting construction documentation, and supporting equipment installations and network upgrades. The employee may supervise construction, aerial, and underground crews as operational needs require. The role involves outdoor work in varying weather conditions, physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, and travel and overtime when required. Patriot Broadband emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, accountability, teamwork, reliability, and professionalism.
Requirements
- Previous experience in ISP and/or OSP fiber optic installation.
- Experience with fusion splicers, OTDRs, optical power meters, and fiber testing equipment.
- Ability to read and understand fiber optic construction prints and splice diagrams.
- Knowledge of fiber optic cable types, connectors, and industry installation standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical certification.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
- Willingness to travel and work overtime when required.
- Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Desire to train in-house team members in fiber splicing.
- Supervisory and/or training experience.
- Knowledge of aerial and underground fiber construction.
- Experience with fiber distribution cabinets, ODFs, and patch panels.
- Experience with FTTH, FTTx, and telecommunications network construction.
- Experience with fiber restoration and emergency outage response.
- Experience using fiber documentation and project management systems.
- OSHA safety training and fiber optic certifications.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair aerial and underground fiber optic networks.
- Perform fusion and mechanical fiber optic splicing.
- Install and maintain fiber closures, splice cases, handholes, pedestals, and cabinets.
- Assist with fiber cable placement, pulling, blowing, and routing.
- Perform OTDR testing, power meter testing, and fiber troubleshooting.
- Read and interpret construction prints, fiber splice diagrams, and network drawings.
- Identify and troubleshoot fiber cuts, signal loss, and network performance issues.
- Supervise construction, aerial, and underground crews as operational needs require.
- Install, terminate, and maintain fiber optic cabling within telecommunications facilities, data centers, and network equipment locations.
- Install fiber distribution panels, patch panels, racks, and fiber management systems.
- Perform fiber terminations, fusion splicing, connector installation, and testing.
- Install and route fiber jumpers and patch cords.
- Perform OTDR, light source, and power meter testing.
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues and fiber-related network outages.
- Maintain proper cable routing, labeling, and organization.
- Follow network design specifications and installation standards.
- Assist with equipment installations and network upgrades.
- Travel to field-based project locations in Georgia and across multiple states in the Eastern United States.
- Work overtime when required.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Nine paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
