Fiber Optic Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 2–5 years of structured cabling experience with strong fiber exposure
• Proven experience in fiber termination, splicing, and testing
• Ability to read blueprints, riser diagrams, and cabling schematics
• Experience in data center, enterprise, or telecom environments preferred
• Hands-on experience with Fusion splicers, cleavers, OTDRs, power meters, and Cable certification tools (Fluke, etc.)
• Comfortable using hand tools, lifts, ladders, and cable-pulling equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in ceilings, raised floors, and confined spaces
• Fiber optics (splicing, testing, troubleshooting)
• Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6A
• Rack & stack
• Punchdown
• Patch panels & switches
• Blueprint reading
• Troubleshooting & terminations
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Professional and customer-focused

Nice To Haves

• BICSI Installer 2 (Copper or Fiber)
• FOA CFOT or ETA Fiber Optic Technician (FOT)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Manufacturer-specific fiber certifications

Responsibilities

• Install, route, secure, and label structured cabling systems, including Copper: Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A and Fiber: Single-mode (OS2), Multi-mode (OM3/OM4)
• Perform fiber terminations using fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, and pre-terminated solutions
• Install and manage fiber enclosures, splice trays, patch panels, cassettes, and LIUs
• Build and cable equipment racks, cabinets, ladder racks, and pathway systems
• Ensure proper cable management, bend radius, and grounding standards
• Test and certify fiber links using OTDR, Light source & power meter, and Fiber inspection scopes
• Perform continuity, polarity, loss, and reflectance testing
• Troubleshoot issues such as high loss, breaks, dirty end faces, and connector defects
• Clean and inspect fiber connections to industry best practices
• Test and certify copper cabling using Fluke or equivalent testers
• Identify and resolve termination, performance, and pathway issues
• Label cables, ports, and panels per project standards
• Maintain detailed test results, fiber strand documentation, and as-built drawings
• Ensure compliance with TIA/EIA, BICSI, and customer standards
• Work independently or alongside technicians and project leads
• Mentor Level 1 technicians and provide on-site guidance
• Support network cutovers, data center migrations, and maintenance windows

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)