Fiber Technician (100% TRAVEL)
Job Description
Qualifications
* 2-4+ years of fiber optic installation experience (5-7 years preferred).
* Experience installing, terminating, testing, troubleshooting, and splicing fiber optic cabling.
* Proficient with both single-mode (SMF) and multi-mode (MMF) fiber systems.
* Experience terminating various fiber connectors including LC, SC, ST, FC, SMA, FDDI, and MPO/MTP.
* Experience with inside plant and outside plant fiber, including:
* Loose tube fiber breakout and termination
* Tight-buffered fiber termination
* Fan-out kit installation
* Simplex and duplex jumper termination
* Ability to perform mechanical and fusion splicing, including building entrance, maintenance, and direct-buried splices.
* Experience testing and troubleshooting fiber using:
* OTDR
* Fluke DTX 180
* Power Meter/Light Source (PMLS)
* Ability to identify and resolve network and end-to-end fiber issues.
* Basic copper cabling and termination experience, including CAT3/CAT5 terminations, patch panels, and 66/110 blocks.
*Knowledge of TIA/EIA standards and fiber loss budget calculations.
Job Summary:
The Fiber Technician is responsible for the installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting, and splicing of fiber optic systems in data center and commercial environments. This role supports both single-mode and multi-mode fiber infrastructure, including inside plant and outside plant (OSP) cabling, while ensuring all work meets industry and company standards.
