Fiber Cable Installer Technician - L2

Iron Systems, Inc; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled fibre installer to route and terminate fibre per pathways plans in the Cheyenne area. You will manage splices, cassette installation, and polarity control while ensuring high-density fibre management and safe practices on ladders and overhead trays.

The role requires hands-on fibre testing and remediation to achieve acceptance, plus coaching of junior installers and close collaboration with patching/test teams. Competitive benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SM/MM fibre and high-density management.
• Familiar with BICSI/ANSI-TIA practices and documentation.
• Ability to use fibre tools and diagnose common issues.
• Safety-conscious; comfortable on ladders in overhead trays.

Responsibilities

• Install and route fibre trunks and jumpers per pathways plan, maintaining bend radius, pull tension, and proper support/strain relief.
• Perform fibre termination/splicing and enclosure work where required: cassette installation, splice tray management, and polarity control.
• Execute or support fibre test (OLTS/OTDR as required), interpret results, and perform remediation (re-termination, cleaning, or rerouting) to achieve acceptance.
• Apply connector care best practices: end face inspection, cleaning, protection caps, and contamination control.
• Lead workmanship quality on fibre tasks and coach junior installers; coordinate closely with patching/test/labeling leads.

Skills

SM/MM fiber

MPO/MTP LC connectivity

Polarity methods

BICSI ANSI-TIA practices

Fibre test equipment

Tools

Fibre testing equipment

Job description

• Install and route fibre trunks and jumpers per pathways plan, maintaining bend radius, pull tension, and proper support/strain relief.
• Perform fibre termination/splicing and enclosure work where required: cassette installation, splice tray management, and polarity control.
• Execute or support fibre test (OLTS/OTDR as required), interpret results, and perform remediation (re-termination, cleaning, or rerouting) to achieve acceptance.
• Apply connector care best practices: end face inspection, cleaning, protection caps, and contamination control.
• Lead workmanship quality on fibre tasks and coach junior installers; coordinate closely with patching/test/labeling leads.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and route fibre trunks and jumpers per pathways plan, maintaining bend radius, pull tension, and proper support/strain relief.
• Perform fibre termination/splicing and enclosure work where required: cassette installation, splice tray management, and polarity control.
• Execute or support fibre test (OLTS/OTDR as required), interpret results, and perform remediation (re-termination, cleaning, or rerouting) to achieve acceptance.
• Apply connector care best practices: end face inspection, cleaning, protection caps, and contamination control.
• Lead workmanship quality on fibre tasks and coach junior installers; coordinate closely with patching/test/labeling leads.

Required Skills And Knowledge

• Expert hands-on fibre knowledge: SM/MM, MPO/MTP and LC connectivity, polarity methods, and high-density fibre management.
• Working knowledge of BICSI/ANSI-TIA practices for fibre installation and documentation; strong craftsmanship.
• Ability to use fibre tools and test equipment and to diagnose common issues (dirty end faces, macro-bends, polarity errors).
• Strong documentation discipline for fibre routes, enclosure records, and test result traceability.
• Comfort working on ladders/lifts and in overhead tray environments with strict safety practices.

Certifications / Training

• Preferred: FOA CFOT/CFOS (or equivalent) and/or manufacturer fibre training.
• Preferred: BICSI Installer/Technician credentials.