Cable Technician

Job Title: Fiber Optic Technician (Installation, Splicing & Testing)

📍 Location: Onsite - Huntsville, AL

🕒 Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Fiber Optic Technician to support installation, termination, splicing, and testing of fiber optic networks across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with both single-mode (SMF) and multi-mode (MMF) fiber systems, along with strong troubleshooting capabilities using industry-standard tools.

This role involves working in dynamic environments including data centers, indoor and outdoor installations, and requires flexibility for travel and on-call support.

Key Responsibilities

Cabling & Termination

• Install and mount racks, patch panels, and fiber optic hardware.
• Perform grounding for racks, equipment, and cabling.
• Terminate fiber connectors including LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, MPO/MTP for SMF & MMF.
• Terminate simplex and duplex jumper cords.
• Handle indoor tight-buffered and outdoor plant fiber termination.
• Install fan-out kits and buffer tubes.
• Calculate end-to-end loss budgets as per TIA/EIA standards.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Conduct fiber testing using OTDR, Fluke, and EFXO tools.
• Perform continuity testing for horizontal and riser cables.
• Troubleshoot issues such as opens, shorts, cross pairs, and signal loss.
• Identify and resolve fiber faults end-to-end and across network infrastructure.

Splicing

• Perform fusion and mechanical splicing for all types of fiber cables.
• Execute building entrance splicing, maintenance splicing, and direct buried splicing.
• Ensure minimal signal loss and high-quality splicing standards.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately complete documentation including:
• Timesheets
• Work orders
• Material transfers
• Change requests
• Follow company processes, safety guidelines, and project standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and after-hours support (on-call rotation).
• Travel to multiple sites based on project requirements.
• Act as a liaison between company and client representatives.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and move up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to distinguish colors (fiber coding), read small print, and recognize audio signals.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Hands-on experience in fiber optic installation and termination
• Proficiency in connector termination methods (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure)
• Experience in testing & troubleshooting SMF and MMF systems (OTDR & power meter)
• Ability to use standard fiber and networking tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in fiber optic field
• Industry certifications (FOA, Corning, or equivalent)
• Data center installation experience
• Experience in OSP (Outside Plant) and confined space environments
• Expertise in fusion and mechanical splicing

Tools Knowledge (Mandatory)

• Screwdrivers, pliers, wrench set, cable strippers
• Punch tools (110/66 block), tone generator
• Crimping tools, fiber splicing kits
• OTDR and fiber testing tools