Entry-Level Fiber Optic Technician
Listed on 2026-09-10
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Field/Service Technician, Installation Technician, Construction Labor & Trades, Maintenance Worker
About the job Entry-Level Fiber Optic Technician
Job Summary:
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. Were seeking motivated Entry-Level Fiber Optic Technicians. If you areformer military transitioning out or recent college grads new to the workforce (0-2 years experience) we want you tojoin 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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 drivers 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.
Why Join Us?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.
Equal opportunity employer.
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