Fiber Maintenance Technician
Core
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic networks and services for members, including splicing, testing, and construction work.
Role type
Field fiber maintenance technician
Builds
Fiber optic network infrastructure and broadband services
Domain
Telecommunications / Fiber Optics
Required skills
Fiber splicing (single-mode/multimode), OTDR troubleshooting, aerial and underground construction, bucket truck operation, reading construction prints, OSHA 1910.268 compliance
Preferred skills
GPON and XGS-PON infrastructure knowledge, rural utilities codes understanding, basic mathematical calculations for optical loss
Technologies
OTDR, bucket trucks, iPads/laptops for work management
Responsibilities
Splice and test fiber optic cables, repair outages and locate damaged fiber, complete aerial and underground construction, install and terminate cabling and ONTs, coordinate with members and contractors, document field work
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC