Fiber Optic Technician-Austin Industrial

Austin Industries; Borger (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries is seeking a Fiber Optic Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot fiber networks across multiple job sites. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to company standards in on-site and transit activities.

The technician will perform splice enclosure installations, fiber testing, and maintenance while ensuring quality delivery of network services and compliance with OSHA practices.

Qualifications

• Assists with installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of fiber optic networks.
• Adheres to safety protocols and OSHA practices.
• Works across multiple job sites maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Install fiber splice enclosures and perform onsite fiber optic cable work.
• Perform fusion splicing and testing (OLTS, light level).
• Coordinate daily crew activities and ensure safe, high-quality work sites.
• Maintain equipment and tools and inspect them daily.
• Ensure work complies with company safety policies and OSHA rules.

Skills

Fiber optic installation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Job description

Fiber Optic Technician

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.

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, or 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.