Fiber Optic Technician - Flexible Hours & Training

Comunidade Metodista; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible hours

Paid vacation

Job summary

MSB Consulting Engineers in Covington, LA, seeks a Fiber Optic Technician to install, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic cable systems critical to services like high‑speed internet and data transmission. You will splice fibers, operate OTDRs, and ensure quality across enterprise networks and telecom facilities.

The role requires training in splicing, testing, and troubleshooting with knowledge of OTDRs, fusion splicers, and power meters; vendor training or CFOS/T/S certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Specialized training in fiber optic splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of OTDRs, fusion splicers, and power meters.
• Vendor-specific training (Corning, CommScope) or advanced certifications CFOS/T or CFOS/S.

Responsibilities

• Install and splice fiber optic cables in complex environments.
• Test fiber lines for performance and signal loss using advanced tools like OTDRs.
• Identify and troubleshoot performance issues, outages, or physical damage to cables.
• Coordinate fiber optic installations and lead small teams when needed.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing

Testing

Troubleshooting

OTDR

Fusion splicers

Power meters

Education

High School Diploma

CFOS/T

CFOS/S

Vendor training (Corning/CommScope)

Tools

OTDRs

Job description

MSB Consulting Engineers in Covington, LA, seeks a Fiber Optic Technician to install, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic cable systems critical to services like high‑speed internet and data transmission. You will splice fibers, operate OTDRs, and ensure quality across enterprise networks and telecom facilities.

The role requires training in splicing, testing, and troubleshooting with knowledge of OTDRs, fusion splicers, and power meters; vendor training or CFOS/T/S certifications are a plus.