Fiber Field Technician: OSP Network & Splicing Pro

Southern Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking a Telecom Field Operations Fiber Technician to support Georgia-based outside plant (OSP) fiber networks and campus infrastructure. You will troubleshoot, splice, and maintain DWDM/GPON systems and related equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with company standards.

Role requires strong fiber knowledge, hands-on experience, and the ability to travel overnight as needed across the state.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or 5 years hands-on fiber optic experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of fiber types, installation and testing.
• Understanding of DWDM, GPON, MPLS, SEL-ICON, and SCADA networks.
• FCC license preferred.

Skills

Fiber optics

OTDR testing

DWDM/GPON

Splicing

Education

2-year degree or 5 years experience

FCC license preferred

Tools

OTDR equipment

Cable testing tools

Job description

Southern Company is seeking a Telecom Field Operations Fiber Technician to support Georgia-based outside plant (OSP) fiber networks and campus infrastructure. You will troubleshoot, splice, and maintain DWDM/GPON systems and related equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with company standards.

Role requires strong fiber knowledge, hands-on experience, and the ability to travel overnight as needed across the state.