Outside Plant Technician II Lorton, VA Posted

We are looking for an experienced OSP Fiber Technician to join our Infrastructure Team. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience installing and maintaining fiber optic infrastructure in underground environments and aerial deployments.

Experience with Air-Blown Fiber (ABF) and microduct systems is strongly preferred. Candidates with aerial fiber construction and bucket-truck experience are highly encouraged to apply.

This is a hands‑on field position requiring the ability to work outdoors, at elevation, around active utility infrastructure, and in construction environments.

• Install fiber optic cable in underground OSP environments (manholes, handholes, direct burial) using pulling methods.
• Splice fiber optic cable in underground OSP environments (manholes, handholes, direct burial).
• Install ABF fiber through microduct systems using blowing and jetting methods.
• Install and route ABF microduct bundles through underground OSP environments (manholes, handholes, direct burial) using pulling methods.
• Splice ABF microduct bundles in underground OSP environments (manholes, handholes, direct burial).
• Trench in individual 2” – 4” Schedule 40 PVC conduits between manholes/handholes or buildings.
• Perform fiber preparation, termination, and fusion splicing.
• Perform OTDR and OLTS testing with a Fluke Versiv.
• Troubleshoot fiber optic systems and installation issues.
• Read and interpret OSP construction drawings, splice diagrams, and fiber route maps.
• Install messenger wires and perform cable lashing and fiber attachment.
• Operate fiber blowing equipment, compressors, and related installation equipment.
• Operate cable reel trailers and trenchers.
• Operate a truck towing equipment trailer.
• Operate bucket trucks and aerial lifts when qualified.
• Maintain accurate installation, test, and as-built documentation.
• Follow all company, customer, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Operation of manhole retrieval system and gas detector.

• 2+ years of OSP telecommunications experience.
• Experience installing fiber optic cable in aerial and/or underground environments.
• Ability to read and understand OSP construction drawings.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights and around utility infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel to project locations as required.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance.

• Candidates with the following certifications or qualifications are preferred:
• Fiber / Telecommunications
• BICSI Installer 1.
• BICSI Installer 2 – Optical Fiber.
• BICSI Technician.
• BICSI OSP training/certification.
• FOA CFOT – Certified Fiber Optic Technician.
• FOA Outside Plant Fiber Optics Specialist.
• SCTE OSP Certification.
• Manufacturer-specific ABF/fiber blowing training.
• Aerial / Bucket Truck.
• Aerial lift / MEWP operator training.
• ANSI/SAIA A92-series aerial lift training.
• Bucket truck operator qualification.
• Fall protection training.
• Aerial telecommunications construction experience.
• Strand and lashing experience.
• Safety / Construction.
• OSHA 10 Construction.
• OSHA 30 Construction.
• CPR / First Aid / AED.
• Flagger / Traffic Control certification.
• Confined Space training.
• Utility/electrical hazard awareness training (OSHA ).

• 2+ years of OSP telecommunications experience.
• Experience installing fiber optic cable in aerial and/or underground environments.
• Ability to read and understand OSP construction drawings.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights and around utility infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel to project locations as…