Fiber Optic Technician – Field Install & Splice

Pacific Tech Communications Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Tech Communications Inc. is hiring a Fiber Technician to install, splice, test, and maintain fiber optic systems across OSP and ISP environments in Austin, TX.

The role supports new builds, upgrades, and maintenance, performing fusion splicing and OTDR testing while ensuring safety and compliance. You will read construction prints, interpret fiber schematics, and document test results, with a focus on high-quality deployment and timely project completion.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of fiber optic installation and/or splicing experience.
• Experience in OSP and/or ISP environments.
• Proficiency with fusion splicing equipment and OTDR testing.
• Ability to read construction prints and fiber schematics.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and secure fiber optic cable in aerial, underground, and building environments.
• Perform fiber pulls through conduit, innerduct, and handholes.
• Install fiber enclosures, splice cases, patch panels, and termination hardware.
• Support new builds, upgrades, and maintenance projects.
• Perform fusion and mechanical splicing of single-mode and multi-mode fiber.
• Prepare and terminate fiber optic cable to required specifications.
• Read and interpret splice diagrams, schematics, and fiber matrices.
• Maintain splice loss within acceptable tolerance levels.
• Conduct OTDR, power meter, and light source testing.
• Identify and resolve signal loss, breaks, or continuity issues.
• Document test results and update as-builts.
• Perform network turn-up and system validation.
• Adhere to OSHA, company safety, and client‑specific standards.
• Maintain proper handling of fiber materials and equipment.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting for compliance and close‑out.

Skills

Fiber optic installation

Fiber splicing

OSP/ISP environments

Fusion splicing equipment

OTDR testing

Read drawings & fiber schematics

Valid driver’s license

Education

FOA/CFOT certification

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Power meter

Light source

Job description

Pacific Tech Communications Inc. is hiring a Fiber Technician to install, splice, test, and maintain fiber optic systems across OSP and ISP environments in Austin, TX.

The role supports new builds, upgrades, and maintenance, performing fusion splicing and OTDR testing while ensuring safety and compliance. You will read construction prints, interpret fiber schematics, and document test results, with a focus on high-quality deployment and timely project completion.