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Fiber Optic Lead Technician

PRT Staffing
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2027
Fiber Optic Lead Technician – NM ES-3J / EE-98J Required

$45–$50/HR $150 Daily Per Diem Overtime

Santa Teresa, NM

Full-Time | Long-Term Data Center Project

PRT Staffing is hiring licensed New Mexico Fiber Optic Leads and Journeyman Electricians for a long-term data center project in Santa Teresa, NM. You must have an active ES-3J or EE-98J certificate to apply.

Pay & Benefits

  • $45–$50/hr, depending on experience
  • $150 per diem for each day worked
  • Overtime available
  • Long-term, full-time project
What You'll Do

  • Lead and support fiber optic and copper cabling installation
  • Splice, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber and copper cabling
  • Install racks, cabinets, patch panels, and low-voltage connections
  • Read drawings, cable schedules, and rack elevations
  • Keep test results, daily reports, redlines, and as-builts up to date
Requirements

  • Active New Mexico ES-3J or EE-98J certificate in good standing
  • Hands-on fiber/copper installation, splicing, terminating, or testing experience
  • 3 years of fiber optic experience
  • Leadership or crew supervision experience preferred
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
  • Able to work assigned shifts and support rotations
  • Must pass background check, drug test, and site onboarding
Preferred

  • Lead or foreman experience
  • Data center or mission-critical experience
  • Ribbon fiber, mass-fusion splicing, OTDR, and optical-loss testing
  • OSHA 10
  • AFL, Legrand, Corning, A , or Network certifications
  • Your own basic tools and PPE
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