Fiber Cable Installer Technician - L2

Iron Systems, Inc; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced fibre installer/technician to install and route fibre trunks, perform terminations and splicing, and support testing and field remediation. You will follow pathways plans, maintain bend radii and tension, and ensure high-quality workmanship.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on fibre knowledge, familiarity with MPO/MTP and LC connectivity, and knowledge of BICSI/ANSI-TIA practices. Teamwork, safety, and documentation discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Expert hands-on fibre knowledge including SM/MM and MPO/MTP/Lc connectivity.
• Knowledge of polarity methods and high-density fibre management.
• Working knowledge of BICSI/ANSI-TIA practices for fibre installation and documentation.
• Ability to use fibre tools and test equipment and diagnose common issues.
• Strong documentation discipline for routes, enclosure records and test traces.

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: cassette installation, splice tray management, polarity control.
• Execute or support fibre tests (OLTS/OTDR), interpret results and remediate to achieve acceptance.
• Apply connector care best practices: end face inspection, cleaning, protection caps, contamination control.
• Lead workmanship quality on fibre tasks and coach junior installers; collaborate with patching/test/labeling leads.

Skills

Fibre knowledge

MPO/MTP

LC connectivity

Polarity methods

Fibre management

BICSI practices

Test equipment use

Documentation discipline

Safety practices

Education

FOA CFOT/CFOS

BICSI Installer/Technician

Tools

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.