Fiber Optic Field Technician - Install & Troubleshoot

TEKsystems; Canutillo (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems in El Paso, TX is seeking an Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Technician to support installation, maintenance, and expansion of enterprise fiber optic infrastructure. The role suits candidates with fiber optics, structured cabling, and field operations experience.

You will install, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber cabling, participate in conduit and cabling projects, perform site surveys, document findings, and help keep network records up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience with fiber optics, structured cabling, and telecom construction.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain network infrastructure.
• Experience in site surveys and documenting results.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic cabling and related infrastructure.
• Support network expansion projects, including conduit and cabling installations.
• Conduct site surveys, maintain documentation, and update network records.
• Monitor network performance and assist with outage response and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, contractors, and vendors on infrastructure projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fiber optics

Construction practices

Structured cabling

Network troubleshooting

Job description

TEKsystems in El Paso, TX is seeking an Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Technician to support installation, maintenance, and expansion of enterprise fiber optic infrastructure. The role suits candidates with fiber optics, structured cabling, and field operations experience.

You will install, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber cabling, participate in conduit and cabling projects, perform site surveys, document findings, and help keep network records up to date.