Outside Plant Technician II

Akima, LLC • Lorton, VA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Akima Secure Technologies is seeking an experienced OSP Fiber Technician to join its Infrastructure Team. This is a hands-on field position installing and maintaining fiber-optic infrastructure in underground environments and aerial deployments. Experience with Air-Blown Fiber (ABF) and microduct systems is strongly preferred; candidates with aerial fiber construction and bucket-truck experience are encouraged to apply. The work takes place outdoors, at elevation, around active utility infrastructure, and in construction environments.

The technician installs, routes, and splices fiber-optic cable and ABF microduct bundles; performs fiber preparation, termination, fusion splicing, testing, and troubleshooting; and works with underground and aerial construction equipment. The role also includes interpreting construction drawings and route maps, maintaining installation and as-built records, and following company, customer, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements. Travel to project locations may be required. The position is listed as remote and pays $36.06 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of OSP telecommunications experience.
• Experience installing fiber-optic cable in aerial and/or underground environments.
• Ability to read and understand OSP construction drawings.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights and around utility infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel to project locations as required.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work from bucket trucks and aerial lifts, climb ladders, and access telecommunications structures.
• Ability to work around manholes, handholes, and vaults.
• Ability to lift and carry fiber cable, tools, and equipment weighing over 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks.

Nice To Haves

• BICSI Installer 1 certification.
• BICSI Installer 2 – Optical Fiber certification.
• BICSI Technician certification.
• BICSI OSP training or certification.
• FOA CFOT – Certified Fiber Optic Technician certification.
• FOA Outside Plant Fiber Optics Specialist qualification.
• SCTE OSP certification.
• Manufacturer-specific ABF or fiber-blowing training.
• Aerial lift / MEWP operator training.
• ANSI/SAIA A92-series aerial lift training.
• Bucket truck operator qualification.
• Fall protection training.
• Aerial telecommunications construction experience.
• Strand and lashing experience.
• OSHA 10 Construction certification.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification.
• CPR / First Aid / AED certification.
• Flagger / Traffic Control certification.
• Confined Space training.
• Utility/electrical hazard awareness training (OSHA 1910.268).

Responsibilities

• Install fiber-optic cable in underground OSP environments, including manholes, handholes, and direct-burial settings, using pulling methods.
• Splice fiber-optic cable in underground OSP environments.
• Install ABF fiber through microduct systems using blowing and jetting methods.
• Install and route ABF microduct bundles through underground OSP environments using pulling methods.
• Splice ABF microduct bundles in underground OSP environments.
• Trench for individual 2–4-inch Schedule 40 PVC conduits between manholes, handholes, or buildings.
• Perform fiber preparation, termination, and fusion splicing.
• Perform OTDR and OLTS testing with a Fluke Versiv.
• Troubleshoot fiber-optic systems and installation issues.
• Read and interpret OSP construction drawings, splice diagrams, and fiber route maps.
• Install messenger wires and perform cable lashing and fiber attachment.
• Operate fiber-blowing equipment, compressors, and related installation equipment.
• Operate cable reel trailers and trenchers.
• Operate a truck towing an equipment trailer.
• Operate bucket trucks and aerial lifts when qualified.
• Maintain accurate installation, test, and as-built documentation.
• Follow company, customer, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Operate a manhole retrieval system and gas detector.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off for regular full-time and part-time employees.
• Growth opportunities.
• Retirement options.

What This Job Offers

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