Lead Fiber Tech

Job Summary:

The Lead Fiber Technician is responsible for all aspects of fiber, including installing, terminating, testing and splicing.

• Basic copper termination skills.
• Install work‑area outlets for floor, modular furniture, and wall; terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks, mount face plates and surface‑mount boxes, and adhere to IES commercial labeling standards.
• Build closets: mount and install backboards, cross‑connects, racks, patch panels, fiber‑optic and hardware; install grounding; complete all IDC connections, e.g., terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels.
• Perform cable testing: continuity tests on horizontal and riser cable, use volt‑ohmmeter, troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs; use tone set.
• Install and terminate fiber connectors (LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, MPO/MTP) for multi‑mode and single‑mode systems; terminate simplex/dyplex jumper cords and outside‑plant loose‑tube fiber (e.g., Corning/Commscope, 3
  
  DNX).
• Terminate indoor tight‑buffered multimode and single‑mode fiber; install fan‑out kits, calculate end‑to‑end loss budgets per TIA/EIA standards.
• Use OTDR and Fluke DTX 180 for testing; troubleshoot using OTDR for end‑to‑end and network‑wide issues.
• Perform mechanical and fusion splicing on all types of fiber cable; conduct building entrance splices, maintenance‑space, and direct‑buried splices.
• Use tools: screwdriver (regular & Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips, pliers (needle‑nose & channel‑locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, gloves, punch tool, tone set, multi‑position crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX.
• Maintain accurate IES paperwork: timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, job blog, tool transfers.
• Annual compensation: USD $32.00 / yr. (minimum) to USD $37.00 / yr. (maximum).

• Self‑motivated, positive, professional; promote company culture and mission.
• Proficient with listed tools and competent as company liaison for customer interfaces.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, written and oral communication skills.
• Capable of working at heights, ladders, confined spaces; lift up to 50 lb, move up to 75 lb; visual and auditory acuity for color recognition, small print, audible signals.
• Willing to travel within branch or regional territory as needed.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficiency in terminating all connector types and methods for SMF/ MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat‑cure).
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems (OTDR & PMLS).
• Compliance with IES driving standards policy.
• Prefer 3‑5 years fiber experience, industry certifications (Corning/FOA), data‑center installation, mechanical & fusion splice experience, OSP/confined‑space entry experience.
• No minimum education requirement beyond High School; 2‑4 years experience preferred.
• License required:
  None specified.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services across electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting solutions. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ (symbol IESC) and employs over 5,000 professionals across 79 domestic locations.

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IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with disabilities.