Fiber Technician
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Field/Service Technician, Telecoms Engineering, General Labor
Fiber Technician
Pay: $21-$35
Job Description
As a Fiber Technician, you will be responsible for splicing various types and sizes of fiber optic cables, including single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon cables. You will analyze and troubleshoot basic technical issues, review and interpret maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents, and perform daily tests, checks, and maintenance on splicing and testing equipment. Additionally, you will conduct optical continuity and conformance testing and make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in diverse work locations such as buried, underground, aerial, and building environments.
Responsibilities
- Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable, including single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon.
- Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical issues.
- Review, interpret, and work with maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents.
- Perform daily tests, checks, and maintenance on splicing and testing equipment.
- Conduct optical continuity and conformance testing.
- Make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial, and building work locations.
Essential Skills
- Experience in construction, assembly, splicing, wiring, cable, and electrical work.
- Proficiency in working with single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon cables.
- Skilled in OTDR and Power Meter Testing.
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
- Experience in terminations and use of hand tools.
- Knowledge of optics, general labor, telecommunication, fiber optic, and fiber optic installation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in construction, telecom, underground work, and splicing.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
Work Environment
Work outdoors with varying temperatures depending on the location of the task.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $35.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• 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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in South Bend, IN.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.
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