Fiber Optic Data Center Technician – On-Call + 25% Travel

HCLTech; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

PTO 10 days

Paid holidays 10 days

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Fiber Technician to install fiber racks, patch panels, and connectors, and to perform comprehensive testing and troubleshooting. The role requires proficiency with OTDR testing, splicing, and accurate documentation. You will handle on-site work, support after hours on-call, and travel up to 25% within the United States.

The candidate should have 3–5 years fiber experience, HS diploma or GED, and relevant certifications; safety and compliance are essential in this field.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Must be proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems (OTDR & PMLS).
• Prefer 3-5 years of fiber experience.
• Prefer Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA/BICSI).
• Prefer mechanical and fusion splice experience.
• OSP / Confined Space Entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware.
• Perform testing and troubleshoot faults end-to-end, using OTDR and volt-ohmmeter.
• Terminate LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA and MPO/MTP connectors for SMF/MMF.
• Terminate simplex and duplex jumper cords; terminate outside plant fiber.
• Calculate end-to-end loss budgets per TIA/EIA standards.
• Complete all paperwork: timesheets, work orders, change orders, tool transfers.

Skills

Fiber testing

OTDR testing

Splicing (mechanical)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Screwdriver

Tone set

Crimp tool

Job description

HCLTech is seeking a Fiber Technician to install fiber racks, patch panels, and connectors, and to perform comprehensive testing and troubleshooting. The role requires proficiency with OTDR testing, splicing, and accurate documentation. You will handle on-site work, support after hours on-call, and travel up to 25% within the United States.

The candidate should have 3–5 years fiber experience, HS diploma or GED, and relevant certifications; safety and compliance are essential in this field.