Fiber Optic Field Tech II: Splicing & Network Installations

ADP, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking an Outside Plant Tech II in Lake Charles, LA to perform fiber splicing, testing, and installation of telecom equipment.

The role requires hands-on experience with fusion/mechanical splicers, OTDRs, and associated test gear, plus the ability to read plans and maintain accurate records. The ideal candidate has 2 years of fiber optic field splicing experience, OSHA certification for bucket trucks, and a proven track record of safe, precise work in OSP/ISP environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years fiber optic field splicing experience and test equipment.
• Experience with modern fiber splicing techniques; FOC or FiberOptic.com certification is a plus.
• Ability to read plans, drawings and diagrams; maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Preps, terminates, splices, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to division standards OSP Aerial and Underground. Terminate inside plant FDP end points.
• Perform ring cuts, butt-splices, enter splice cases on live fiber without affecting existing services.
• Perform fiber tests with OTDRs, light source and meters.
• Provide accurate equipment location, splicing and terminating records for the fiber database and interpret engineering provided drawings.
• Monitor, communicate and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber or fiber related equipment.
• Install/replace enclosures and other fiber related telecom equipment as required or instructed.
• Must have experience using and calibrating equipment: fusion splicer, mechanical splicer, OTDR, power meters, traffic identifiers, DMMs, cleavers, strippers, buffer tube splitters, cable ring tools, hand tools, toners, duct rodders, ladders, bucket trucks, etc.
• Must possess prior knowledge of OSP and ISP network design and infrastructure principles.
• Must interpret plans, drawings, diagrams, and correctly identify and record OSP as-built fiber routes; maintain records in software.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing techniques

Reading plans and diagrams

Record keeping and data input

Safety awareness (OSHA)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fiber optic certification (FOC or FiberOptic.com)

2 years fiber optic field splicing experience

Tools

Fusion splicer

Mechanical splicer

OTDR

Power meters

Toners & test equipment

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking an Outside Plant Tech II in Lake Charles, LA to perform fiber splicing, testing, and installation of telecom equipment.

The role requires hands-on experience with fusion/mechanical splicers, OTDRs, and associated test gear, plus the ability to read plans and maintain accurate records. The ideal candidate has 2 years of fiber optic field splicing experience, OSHA certification for bucket trucks, and a proven track record of safe, precise work in OSP/ISP environments.