Fiber Optic Technician-Austin Industrial

Austin External; Borger (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin External is seeking a Fiber Optic Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot fiber optic networks across multiple job sites.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to standards, and timely delivery of high-quality network services, with responsibilities including fusion splicing, testing, and on-site coordination.

Candidates should be prepared to work on-site and travel between sites, maintain equipment, and follow OSHA practices.

Responsibilities

• Installation of fiber splice enclosures
• Onsite plant fiber optic cable slicing, to include both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber
• Fusion Splicing
• Unidirectional and bidirectional fiber testing
• Light Level Testing, OLTS
• Fiber troubleshooting and repair, test report generation
• Coordinate daily crew activities and work schedule
• Maintaining a safe and quality work site and location
• Maintain Fiber equipment and tools
• Daily inspection of all equipment assigned to crew
• Maintain daily production rates
• Ensure work is conducted in a safe manner and according to company safety and OSHA practices

Job description

Fiber Optic Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fiber Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic networks across multiple job sites. This role requires ensuring that projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards. The technician follows all safety protocols and industry best practices while working on-site and during transit, contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality network services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation of fiber splice enclosures
• Onsite plant fiber optic cable slicing, to include both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber
• Fusion Splicing
• Unidirectional and bidirectional fiber testing
• Light Level Testing, OLTS
• Fiber troubleshooting and repair, test report generation.
• Coordinate daily crew activities and work schedule
• Maintaining a safe and quality work site and location
• Maintain Fiber equipment and tools
• Daily inspection of all equipment assigned to crew
• Maintain daily production rates
• Ensure work is conducted in a safe manner and according to company safety and OSHA practices

Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.