Fiber Cable Installer Technician - L2

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

Job summary

Iron Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced fibre installer to install and route fibre trunks and jumpers per pathways plan, maintaining bend radius, pull tension, and providing proper support.

You will perform termination/splicing, enclosure work, and fibre testing (OLTS/OTDR), interpret results, and remediate to achieve acceptance, while applying connector care, end-face inspection, and contamination control.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Fibre knowledge

Documentation

Safety practices

Work at height

Team coaching

Education

FOA CFOT/CFOS

BICSI Installer/Technician

Tools

OTDR

OLTS

Test 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.