Fiber Optic Network Technician - Troubleshooter & Maintainer

GCS Recruitment; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Network Technician / Fiber Engineer to support and maintain a fiber optic and telecommunications network. This hands-on role covers troubleshooting, testing, installation, and service restoration across transport and IP environments.

You will handle preventive maintenance, update logs, and maintain inventory of tools and test equipment. Strong knowledge of fiber optics and telecom networking is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Network Technician or Telecommunications Technician.
• Experience as Fiber Optic Technician or Fiber Engineer.
• Experience with Optical Network Technician or OSP Technician roles.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain fiber optic and telecom network equipment.
• Perform network testing, installation, provisioning, and maintenance activities.
• Support fiber transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP network technologies.
• Assist with network restoration and outage response.
• Perform preventive maintenance on network and critical infrastructure equipment.
• Maintain inventory, tools, test equipment, and related documentation.
• Update maintenance records, work logs, and trouble tickets.

Skills

Fiber Optics

OTDR Testing

Fiber Troubleshooting

Telecom Networks

Ethernet / SONET / IP Networking

Network Maintenance

Optical Transport

OSP Infrastructure

Job description

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Network Technician / Fiber Engineer to support and maintain a fiber optic and telecommunications network. This hands-on role covers troubleshooting, testing, installation, and service restoration across transport and IP environments.

You will handle preventive maintenance, update logs, and maintain inventory of tools and test equipment. Strong knowledge of fiber optics and telecom networking is essential.