Fiber Optic Technician: Splicing, Testing & Installation

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and a FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Substation Fiber Technician in Englewood, CO to terminate, splice, document and test fiber optic lines for customer networks. Five years of experience and EXFO equipment familiarity preferred; willing to travel.

The role requires reading blueprints, safety compliance, and working with OTDRs and fiber tools. EPS offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for certifications.

Qualifications

• Associates or Technical Degree preferred
• CWDM and DWDM experience preferred
• Experience in carrier technologies a plus
• Positive attitude
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Must be highly organized
• Must display strong work ethic, punctuality and attendance

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber tests with OTDR's, light source and meters
• Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to standards
• Perform installation of fiber optic equipment and patch and panels
• Working knowledge of fiber optics
• Basic knowledge of networking
• Proficient in the operation of all related fiber tools and equipment
• Terminate, splice and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures
• Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber effectively and efficiently
• Perform fiber tests with OTDRs, light source and meters
• Learn and adhere to all safety standards
• Must be able to read and understand blue prints, designs and work scopes
• 5 years previous experience

Skills

Fiber optics

OTDR testing

Electrical testing

Strong communication

Highly organized

Education

Associates/Technical degree

CWDM

DWDM

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Power meters

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Substation Fiber Technician in Englewood, CO to terminate, splice, document and test fiber optic lines for customer networks. Five years of experience and EXFO equipment familiarity preferred; willing to travel.

The role requires reading blueprints, safety compliance, and working with OTDRs and fiber tools. EPS offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for certifications.