Fiber Cable Installer Technician - L2

Iron Systems, Inc; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Systems, Inc. is seeking experienced fibre technicians to install and route fibre trunks and jumpers, ensure bend radius and tension compliance, and support enclosure and termination work.

You will perform OLTS/OTDR testing, interpret results, remediate as needed, and maintain meticulous records of routes, test results, and enclosure documentation.

Candidates should hold FOA CFOT/CFOS or BICSI credentials preferred; strong safety practices and ability to train junior installers are valued.

Qualifications

• Expert fibre knowledge and practical installation skills.
• Experience with OLTS/OTDR testing concepts and remediation.
• Familiarity with BICSI/ANSI-TIA practices for fibre installation and documentation.
• Ability to work safely on ladders and overhead trays with strict safety practices.
• Preferred certifications: FOA CFOT/CFOS and BICSI credentials.

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, and polarity control.
• Execute or support fibre tests (OLTS/OTDR), interpret results, and remediate as needed 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 with patching/test/labeling leads.

Skills

Fibre knowledge

SM/MM

MPO/MTP

LC connectivity

Polarity methods

HD fibre management

Education

FOA CFOT/CFOS

BICSI Installer/Technician

Tools

Fibre test equipment

Documentation systems

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.