Entry-Level Fiber Optic Technician

Entry-Level Fiber Optic Technician

Location: Ashburn, VA, and Surrounding Areas (e.g., Sterling, Leesburg, Dulles)

Job Overview: Launch your career or transition from service with a hands‑on role in the booming fiber optic industry, supporting a major data center project in Ashburn, VA. We're seeking motivated Entry‑Level Fiber Optic Technicians. If you are former military or recent college grads new to the workforce (0‑2 years experience) we want you to join our crew. This is your chance to master high‑speed connectivity for AI‑driven builds, with training to pull, patch, and test fibers.

No experience? No problem we will guide you with FOA CFOT certification and hands‑on skills to shine.

• Assist in pulling and patching fiber optic cables, learning to match fiber types and materials under supervision.
• Support basic testing with tools like OTDR to ensure system performance, with guidance on quality checks.
• Help install connectors and cabling infrastructure, following safety and precision standards.
• Work alongside team leads during build phases, contributing to on‑time progress with a can‑do attitude.
• Participate in equipment checks and maintenance tasks, keeping safety gear (harnesses, helmets) ready.

• 0‑2 years experience (or none/new grads and vets welcome to learn on the job).
• FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) a plus.
• Basic tech interest (e.g., wiring, networking) or military MOS (SIGINT 98C/35S slicing skills a bonus).
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, work in tight spaces, work in the elements, and handle 10‑12 hour shifts during peaks.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transport for Ashburn‑area sites.
• Pay: $18‑20/hr base ($40,392‑44,880 annually).
• Growth: Step up to mid‑level roles ($21‑25/hr) with experience gained here.

Ashburn's tech hub (70+ data centers, 10M sq ft) is your launchpad beat the staffing gap with a role that's shutdown‑proof and future‑focused. Work with a dynamic team on a mission‑critical build, bringing your military discipline or grad hustle to the table.

Submit your resume and if you are qualified we will contact you back within 24hrs. Ex‑military? Highlight your MOS, we're calling you! New grads? Show your tech spark. Equal opportunity employer.