Fiber Cable Installer Technician - L2

Iron Systems, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Systems, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced fibre technician to install and route fibre trunks, perform terminations and splicing, and ensure accurate documentation and strict safety practices.

You will test with OLTS/OTDR, interpret results, and remediate issues while coaching junior installers and coordinating with patching/test labeling leads. Preferred credentials include FOA CFOT/CFOS or BICSI Installer credentials.

Qualifications

• Experience with SM/MM, MPO/MTP, LC connections and polarity methods.
• Familiarity with BICSI/ANSI-TIA fibre installation standards.
• Ability to document fibre routes and test results meticulously.

Responsibilities

• Install and route fibre trunks per pathways plan with proper bend radii and strain relief.
• Terminate/splice fibre and install enclosures, cassette, splice trays, polarity control.
• Perform fibre tests (OLTS/OTDR) and interpret results; remediate as needed.
• Practice connector care: inspect end faces, clean, caps, contamination control.
• Lead workmanship quality and coach junior installers; coordinate with patching/test labeling leads.

Skills

SM/MM fiber knowledge

MPO/MTP LC connectivity

Polarity methods

High-density fibre management

Documentation discipline

Safety discipline

Education

FOA CFOT/CFOS

BICSI Installer/Technician

Tools

OLTS/OTDR

Fibre 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.