Fiber Optic Construction Tech: Build & Repair High-Speed Networks

TEKsystems; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Fiber Optic Construction Technician for an onsite contract role in Omaha, NE. Responsibilities include placing cables, installing infrastructure, splicing, terminating and testing fiber networks, and maintaining safety and documentation practices.

The position is fully onsite with a pay range of $30.00-$40.00 per hour. Benefits and eligibility vary by role, with standard industry offerings described by TEKsystems in the listing.

Responsibilities

• Place cables: Install new aerial and buried fiber optic cables according to project maps and blueprints.
• Set infrastructure: Install vaults, pedestals, handholes, and splice enclosures.
• Operate equipment: Drive and operate trenchers, cable plows, directional drills, bucket trucks.
• Splice fibers: Align and join glass fibers using fusion splicers.
• Prepare closures: Strip, prep, and seal splice cases per manufacturers.
• Terminate lines: Connect cables to panels and ODFs.
• Test signal strength: Use OTDR, power meters, and light sources to measure loss.
• Locate faults: Identify breaks, bends, or impairments and repair.
• Verify continuity: End-to-end testing before network activation.
• Follow safety: Adhere to OSHA and safety regs; update GIS data and as-built maps.

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Fiber Optic Construction Technician for an onsite contract role in Omaha, NE. Responsibilities include placing cables, installing infrastructure, splicing, terminating and testing fiber networks, and maintaining safety and documentation practices.

The position is fully onsite with a pay range of $30.00-$40.00 per hour. Benefits and eligibility vary by role, with standard industry offerings described by TEKsystems in the listing.