Fiber Optic OSP Technician II — Splicing & Testing

Conterra Ultra Broadband; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Conterra Ultra Broadband in Lake Charles, LA is seeking an Outside Plant Tech II to support fiber optic installation and maintenance. This full-time role requires hands-on splicing, testing, and documentation of routes and as-built records.

Candidates should have 2 years of fiber splicing experience, OSHA certification for bucket trucks, a valid Texas CDL, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Training on OTDRs and field test equipment is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years fiber optic field splicing experience with testing equipment.
• 2 years’ experience and OSHA certification for operating bucket trucks (40 ft).
• Valid Texas CDL required.
• Clean driving record.
• Must complete I-9 E-verify, pass a drug screen, background check and new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Preps, terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to division standards OSP Aerial and Underground. Terminate inside plant FDP end points.
• Perform ring cuts and butt-splices 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: fusion splicer, mechanical splicer, OTDR, power meters, traffic identifiers, digital multi-meters, 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 possess the ability to interpret plans, drawings, diagrams, and be able to correctly identify and record OSP as-built fiber routes.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records and input data into software programs used for information storage and retrieval.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing

OTDR testing

Record keeping

Equipment testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FOC or FiberOptic.com Certification (plus)

OSHA bucket truck certification

CDL (Texas) required

Tools

Fusion splicer

Mechanical splicer

OTDR

Power meters

Traffic identifiers

Digital multimeters

Cleavers

Strippers

Buffer tube splitters

Cable ring tools

Hand tools

Toners

Duct rodders

Ladders

Bucket trucks

Job description

Conterra Ultra Broadband in Lake Charles, LA is seeking an Outside Plant Tech II to support fiber optic installation and maintenance. This full-time role requires hands-on splicing, testing, and documentation of routes and as-built records.

Candidates should have 2 years of fiber splicing experience, OSHA certification for bucket trucks, a valid Texas CDL, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Training on OTDRs and field test equipment is a plus.