Fiber Specialist

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Build Your Career Where You Matter Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you  a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here.

Why Work With Us?

We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth:
  You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture:
  Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

• Resolve, repair, and install fiber optics systems and ensure that they work properly.
• Take care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas.
• Communication with PM on manpower and material needs.
• Serve as a liaison between office and field, communicating all information that is not classified as confidential.
• Communicates with other trades on jobsites.
• Adhere to site specific and company Safety protocols
• Maintain proper housekeeping for a safe jobsite

• Understanding of cable routing standards
  • Cable installation
  • Pathway installation
• Ability to identify complete fiber color code.
• Familiarity with MS office suite and other software suites applicable to the role including but not limited to:
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Word
  • Bluebeam
• Understanding of polarity as it pertains to fiber connections.
• Familiarity with the different fiber optic connection types:
  • MPO
  • LC
  • SC
  • APC
  • ST
• Ability to splice individual and ribbon style fiber:
  • Fusion and Mechanical techniques
  • Splice on connectors
  • Splice on pigtails
  • Splicing of bare fiber
• Ability to terminate utilizing all industry standard methods:
  • Epoxy/Polish
  • Mechanical splice on connectors
• Familiarity with all major manufacturers’ product lines regarding fiber:
  • Comm Scope
  • Corning
  • Megladon
  • Panduit
• Advanced level of fiber troubleshooting capabilities:
  • OTLS
  • OTDR
  • VFL
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

• All T1/T2/T3 requirements plus advanced level of ability in fiber optic installations and terminations, with an emphasis on the inside plant environment.
• OSHA 30, preferred but not required for hire. Minimal OSHA 10.
• Proficient in construction related software (Plan Grid, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Aerial lift certification
• Fall protection certification/training

• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and climb.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Able to work on a ladder up 8 hours.
• Able to work in confined spaces.

This position requires physical activity consistent with a construction or installation environment. The employee will spend more than two-thirds of their time standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Approximately one-third of the time may be spent walking and engaging in verbal communication or listening. Frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing between 25 and 50 pounds is required.

This role may involve travel to project sites and exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. These may include outdoor weather, proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery, and the use of hand tools or hardware. Employees may be subject to frequent heavy lifting and other physical demands typical of a construction or warehouse environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.