Fiber Optic Technicians

Primoris Services Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with Generous Company Match

Company-paid Disability Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A telecommunications contracting firm in Phoenix, AZ is seeking Fiber Technicians. Responsibilities include splicing and troubleshooting fiber optic cables and ensuring compliance with customer specifications. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in fiber splicing and troubleshooting, a clean Arizona driver license, and strong problem-solving abilities. The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, alongside a 401(k) with a generous company match.

Qualifications

• 2 years of fiber optic splicing and troubleshooting experience are required.
• Must have a valid Arizona driver license and a clean record.
• Proficient in using EXFO or similar power meter for testing light levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and splice fiber optic cables for video and data services.
• Perform end-of-line testing to ensure compliance with customer specs.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide clear documentation.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Proficiency with Excel

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat

Ability to lift 70 lbs

Use of hand tools

Installation of fiber cables

Proficiency with EXFO 715 OTDR

Knowledge of NESC safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Talus Development LLC, A Primoris Company, is a full-service, telecommunications and utility contracting firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. We pride ourselves in promoting a culture that challenges and engages each of our employees.

We have 2 immediate openings for Fiber Technician 1 & II at our office located in Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities include:

• OSP Fiber Technician II, Prepares and splices fiber optic cables needed to provide video and data services to homes and or apartments. Follows predetermined activation instructions. Performs end of line testing to ensure plant and light levels within customer specs. May perform as-built functions upon job completions. May perform ring and or high cap splicing within and on customer transport circuits. Accountable to provide accurate as-built information and documents, including field changes approves by on-call designer.

Requirements

• Requires 2 years fiber optic splicing and troubleshooting experience
• Must have a valid Arizona driver license and clean record
• Must possess ability to problem solve
• Proficiency with Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Requires ability to lift 70 lbs
• Complete commitment to quality following industry and customer standards
• Requires attention to detail while following specific documented instruction
• Safely uses hand and small power tools
• Ability to prep and install fiber cables into various enclosure types; includes new and existing
• Fusion splice fibers within customer spec and parameters
• Read and interpret splice details and complete as-built docs accordingly
• Ability to troubleshoot down to element level based on traces and or testing results
• Knowledge of and ability to follow NESC and other state and local safety conditions a must
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills required
• Proficiency with EXFO 715 OTDR or newer version and interpret results
• Performs testing of light levels with EXFO or similar power meter
• Must be able to distinguish different color fiber jackets
• Troubleshoots back to and including ODN
• Assists with field training of Fiber Tech I
• Successfully completes OLM activations and speed tests
• Edits and updates customer required documentation; as-built docs
• Provides leader with accurate and clear invoicing data
• Experience working with loose tube, spider ribbon and other common cable types

Education

• High School diploma or GED

Our company is a drug-free environment. This position requires compliance with the company and Federal Department of Transportation (FMSCA or PHMSA) drug testing policies and procedures for both pre-employment and continuing random.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match
• Company-paid Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third Party Agency Notice

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.