Fiber Optic Technician-Austin Industrial

Austin Industries, Inc.; Borger, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Valid Driver's License

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Fiber Optic Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot fiber networks across multiple job sites in Borger, TX. You will follow safety protocols and company standards to deliver high-quality network services.

Responsibilities include installing splice enclosures, testing fiber, coordinating daily crew activities, and ensuring safe, productive work sites. Valid driver's license required; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Understanding of fiber optic installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and industry standards.
• Strong coordination and communication for on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Installation of fiber splice enclosures
• Onsite plant fiber optic cable slicing, to include both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber
• Unidirectional and bidirectional fiber testing
• 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

Skills

Fiber optic installation

Testing & troubleshooting

On-site safety

Job description

Fiber Optic Technician-Austin Industrial

Job Category: Craft

Requisition Number: FIBER033731

• Posted : September 3, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Borger, TX, USA

Description

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
• Unidirectional and bidirectional fiber testing
• 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.

Preferred

Valid Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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