Fiber Optic Cable Technician

Chinchor Electric Inc.; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (employer-paid)

Vision insurance

Life Insurance (employer-paid)

401K + Match

Tiered Christmas Bonus

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

20% Night Differential

Paid apprenticeship and training (FEAT

Paid Certifications: CDL-A, Crane, IMS

Traffic-related certifications

Job summary

Chinchor Electric, Inc. is a family-owned electrical contractor specializing in commercial and industrial projects, including heavy industrial electrical, highway lighting, and ITS systems. The company recently opened a second location in St.

Augustine to serve Jacksonville and nearby areas and plans a third location in Summerfield, expanding service coverage across multiple counties in Florida. The team offers comprehensive benefits and extensive training, including paid certifications and

Qualifications

• Experience with critical infrastructure or ITS projects preferred but not required.
• Experience pulling and blowing fiber-optic cable through conduit and duct systems.
• Ability to accurately locate and mark underground fiber-optic cables.
• Experience operating or working from a bucket truck preferred.
• Ability to use cable installation tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Must be able to work outdoors, travel, work nights, weekends, overtime, and out of town as needed.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a crew.
• Fiber-optic splicing and termination experience a plus.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to pass required drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain outside plant (OSP) fiber-optic cables supporting critical infrastructure, highway communications, and ITS.
• Pull and blow fiber-optic cable through conduit and duct systems using appropriate equipment.
• Dig, trench, backfill to install and repair underground fiber-optic cable.
• Locate and mark underground fibers to identify routes and prevent damage.
• Operate bucket trucks and related equipment safely.
• Assist with splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting as assigned.
• Read and follow project plans and supervisor directions.
• Handle cables to prevent damage and inspect tools for safety.

Skills

Fiber-optic installation

Safety procedures

Bucket truck operation

Reading project plans

Team communication

Outdoor work

Tools

Bucket trucks

Cable installation tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Chinchor Electric, Inc. is family owned and operated and has been in business for 40 years. We are celebrating being one of the Nation's Top Workplaces after receiving the honor of being granted the Orlando Sentinel's Top Workplace award in both 2024 and 2025! We are a Commercial and Industrial Electrical contractor, performing Heavy Industrial Electrical, Highway Lighting, Traffic Signalization projects, and much more. We work with both corporate clients and government entities and maintain yearly contracts with Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Volusia counties, as well as the Florida Department of Transportation. We are proud to share that we have opened a second location in St. Augustine, Florida to serve Jacksonville and the surrounding areas and are expanding to open a third location in Summerfield to serve Ocala and the surrounding areas. We have opportunities for advancement in both career and education.

Educational Opportunities and Benefits:

• Medical (100% Employer-Paid Plan Options)
• Vision
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K + Match
• Tiered Christmas Bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• 20% Night Differential
• Paid apprenticeship and training opportunities through the 4-year Florida Electrical Apprenticeship & Training (FEAT) and Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) apprenticeship programs.
• Paid certifications including:
  • CDL-A
  • Crane Certification (rigging, signaling, operating)
  • IMSA
  • Maintenance of Traffic
  • Traffic Signal Technician Levels I, II, and III

Job Type:

Pay: $24+ Hourly, Based on Experience

Travel & night work may be required. MUST be able to work out of town and nights.

• Install and maintain outside plant (OSP) fiber-optic cables supporting critical infrastructure, highway communications, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Pull and blow fiber-optic cable through conduit and duct systems using appropriate equipment and installation methods.
• Perform digging, trenching, backfilling, and other excavation tasks as needed to install, access, and repair underground fiber-optic cable and conduit.
• Accurately locate and mark underground fiber-optic cables to identify cable routes and prevent damage during excavation.
• Operate bucket trucks and related equipment safely for installation and maintenance activities.
• Assist with fiber-optic splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting as assigned.
• Read and follow project plans, installation instructions, and supervisor directions.
• Handle and install cables properly to prevent damage.
• Inspect tools and equipment before use and report damage or operating concerns.
• Follow company safety procedures and project requirements while working near roadways, traffic, and construction activities.
• Communicate work progress, installation issues, and material needs to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Experience with critical infrastructure, highway communications, or ITS projects preferred but not required.
• Experience pulling and blowing fiber-optic cable through conduit and duct systems.
• Ability to accurately locate and mark underground fiber-optic cables.
• Experience operating or working from a bucket truck preferred.
• Ability to use cable installation tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and follow project plans and technical instructions,
• Must be able to work outdoors, travel, work nights, weekends, overtime, and out of town as needed.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a crew.
• Fiber-optic splicing and termination experience a plus.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to pass required drug and alcohol testing.
  

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform multiple tasks and can handle the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to, digging using a shovel, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting at least 50lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chinchor Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, sexual stereotyping, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Drug Free Workplace

To help ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for our employees and others, to protect Chinchor Electric, Inc. property, and to ensure efficient operations, Chinchor Electric, Inc. has adopted a policy of maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. This policy applies to all employees and other individuals who perform work for Chinchor Electric, Inc.