Fiber Optic Technician, Akron

Fishel Co; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading utility engineering and construction company as a Fiber Optic Technician in Akron, Ohio. You'll assist in splicing fiber optic cables, ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience and a commitment to continuous improvement. Team Fishel offers competitive pay, benefits, and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in fusion splicing fiber optic cable.
• Knowledge of optical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Splicing various types of fiber optic cables.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Conducting optical continuity and conformance testing.

Skills

Safety

Customer Service

Reliability

Flexibility

Continuous Improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Fujikura

GN Net Test

EXFO

Fitel

Sumitomo

Job description

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel is interviewing for highly qualified Fiber Optic Technicians in our Akron , Ohio office. This is an excellent career opportunity within our Low Voltage Technologies Solutions division.

Fiber Optic Technicians will assist Crew Leaders/Senior Technicians by completing projects safely, on time, and exceeding our customer’s specifications for quality. Great teammates master their skills in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of work.

Team Fishel, the Best Choice for Utility Construction and Network Installation, is celebrating over 84 years! We specialize in utility construction and network installation services with offices nationwide. Are you driven to join an entrepreneurial environment that challenges and rewards high performance? If so, we want to talk to you. Join Team Fishel: Your future and your team. Come be a part of it.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in fusion splicing fiber optic cable, splice audit verifications, voice/data/fiber installation and termination, as well as OTDR and power meter testing.

Qualities of a Great Splicing Technician Teammate

• Focus on safety at all times to ensure the safety of customers, the public, and teammates.
• Flexibility with schedules, including 45-50 hour workweeks, weekends, second/third shifts, and on-call duties (with compensation).
• Reliability—being punctual and minimizing downtime for customers.
• Professional appearance and excellent customer service skills.
• A drive to learn quickly and pride in continuous improvement.

Duties

• Splicing various types and sizes of fiber optic cables, including single mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Interpreting maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents.
• Performing tests, checks, and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.
• Conducting optical continuity and conformance testing.
• Making splicing adjustments on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial, and building locations.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in telecommunications or a related technical field, with supervisory ability.
• Knowledge of fusion splicing and optical testing equipment (e.g., Fujikura, GN Net Test, EXFO, Fitel, Sumitomo).
• Understanding of fiber types, cabling standards, and environment classifications.
• Ability to identify color codes for communications wiring.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Utility pole/manhole awareness, bucket truck, and confined space training preferred.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to operate company vehicle.

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and career development, along with competitive pay and benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and profit sharing!

Join Team Fishel—your future and your team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer.