Cable Technician Supervisor

Overview

The Cable Tech Supervisor will lead a team of four technicians for commercial customers. They are responsible for leading layered cabling operations and field splicing for outside plant (OSP) fiber‑optic networks, ensuring high‑quality installation, testing, documentation, and restoration of fiber infrastructure. This role requires advanced splicing expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to oversee crews performing aerial, underground and in‑building fiber work.

• Fiber Splicing & Technical Execution
  • Perform single mode and ribbon fusion splicing, including butt, lateral, mid‑span cuts, ring cuts and live‑fiber work.
  • Troubleshoot fiber networks using OTDR, power meters, light sources and visual fault locators.
  • Install and maintain splice enclosures, cabinets, bulkheads and distribution panels in both OSP and ISP environments.
  • Read and interpret splice matrices, fiber schematics, construction prints and cable schedules.
• Project Leadership & Crew Oversight
  • Lead, mentor and supervise a crew of four technicians, ensuring safe and productive work habits.
  • Coordinate daily job tasks, workflow sequencing and resource allocation with project managers and field leadership.
  • Ensure all work meets quality, production, documentation and safety standards.
  • Provide performance oversight, training and technical guidance to less experienced technicians.
• Installation, Testing & Field Operations
  • Execute installation and routing of innerduct, conduit systems (Maxcell, Microduct, etc.) and fiber cable placement in aerial, underground and datacenter environments.
  • Maintain organized work vehicles, jobsite cleanliness and inventory of tools, consumables and test equipment.
  • Conduct fiber acceptance testing, loss‑budget verification and documentation of test results.
  • Support outage restorations, emergency repairs and on‑call rotations as required.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate cabling, splicing records, redlines, as‑built drawings and jobsite documentation.
  • Provide daily updates, progress reports and issue escalation to project stakeholders.

• 3–5+ years of professional fiber splicing experience; high‑count fiber and ribbon splicing strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of OSP fiber networks, construction practices and safety protocols.
• Proficiency with fusion splicers, ribbon splitters, OTDRs, power meters and related tools.
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams, blueprints and engineering documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors, at heights, in confined spaces and in all weather conditions.

• Field‑based role requiring travel, outdoor work and variable weather exposure.
• Work will occur for commercial and oil industries.

Contract to Hire position based in Bakersfield, CA.

• Pay range: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour.
• Eligibility requirements may apply to some benefits and depend on job classification and length of employment.
• Benefits may include:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Fully onsite position in Bakersfield, CA.

Position anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2026.

TEKsystems, an Allegis Group company, is an industry leader in technology services and talent solutions, serving over 6,000 clients worldwide. The company prioritizes innovation, collaboration and employee growth.

TEKsystems is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.