Fiber Optic Telecom Technician & Field Inspector

CloudHQ, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Development opportunities

Job summary

CloudHQ, LLC, based in Ashburn, Virginia, seeks a Telecom Infrastructure Technician / Inspector to install, inspect, and test fiber-optic networks. You will document conditions, ensure quality, and support safe turnover of telecom infrastructure within data center environments.

The role requires hands-on fiber work, reading construction drawings, and adherence to safety standards. Travel may be required to supporting sites within the region and beyond.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in technical infrastructure management.
• HS diploma; technical training beneficial.
• Experience with fiber-optic installation and testing.
• Ability to read route plans and drawings.
• Valid driver’s license for travel.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, label, terminate, splice, and repair fiber-optic cables and related components.
• Inspect underground, aerial, building, and data center telecom construction against drawings, scopes, permits, and QA requirements.
• Observe conduit, duct, handhole, manhole, pathway and labeling activities.
• Perform or witness optical testing per approved plans and procedures.
• Document daily progress, test results, site conditions, photos, and deficiencies.
• Identify damaged facilities, unsafe conditions, or design conflicts and escalate when needed.
• Coordinate field activities with project managers, engineers, contractors, site operations, and safety teams.
• Validate punch-list completion and contribute to as-built drawings and splice records.
• Maintain tools, calibration status, and follow safety/work-control procedures.

Skills

Fiber optic install

Construction drawings

Test equipment usage

Field documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

CFOT/CFOS

OSHA training

Tools

Fiber test equipment

Job description

CloudHQ, LLC, based in Ashburn, Virginia, seeks a Telecom Infrastructure Technician / Inspector to install, inspect, and test fiber-optic networks. You will document conditions, ensure quality, and support safe turnover of telecom infrastructure within data center environments.

The role requires hands-on fiber work, reading construction drawings, and adherence to safety standards. Travel may be required to supporting sites within the region and beyond.